Ricano's Restaurant

230 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 21 inspections at Ricano's Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. Ricano's Restaurant was last inspected on May 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ricano's Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING. MUST INSTALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL BEHIND THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES BELOW THE WOODEN PREP TABLE, MIXER, TOASTER, BLENDER AND FOOD PROCESSOR LOCATED ON THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
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74
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 1, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM DAMAGED DUE TO A LEAK/WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL CEILING WHICH IS DURABLE, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Mar 3, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR FREEZER MISSING AND THE HANDLE FOR THE DEEP FREEZER MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS MISSING; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HANDSINK AND REPLACE THE FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN,CHOPPED MELONS,RICE, ENCHILADAS) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD OR USE BY DATE,(NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER PROVIDED IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ASTERICKING FOR EACH MENU ITEM AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT IN USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND OTHER SOILED ACCUMULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY BEFOE STORING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN IN RESTROOM WITHOUT COVER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WITH EXCESSICE AMOUNT OF CONTRUCTION MATERIAL SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA FREE OF UNNECCEARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL PREP AREAS, UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND ALL STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 15, 2018
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (RICE, FLUOR, SUGAR)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR UPRIGHT PREP COOLER IN DISH WASHING ROOM, AND ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. PLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND STEAM TABLE HOODS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER AND MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS ON PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, WALK IN COOLER, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR DAMAGE CORNER WALL AT SAID SINK. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK, IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AND SEAL THE HOLE IN WALL BELOW HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AREA IS VERY DARK. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION (BUCKET)WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 14, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 5 LBS OF CHICKEN, 51F, VALUED AT $15. 3 LBS OF BEEF, 50F, VALUED AT $20, AND 1 LB OF CHIRIZO, 50F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (RICE, FLUOR, SUGAR)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR UPRIGHT PREP COOLER IN DISH WASHING ROOM, AND ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. PLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND STEAM TABLE HOODS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER AND MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS ON PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, WALK IN COOLER, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR DAMAGE CORNER WALL AT SAID SINK. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK, IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AND SEAL THE HOLE IN WALL BELOW HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AREA IS VERY DARK. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION (BUCKET)WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 13, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER TO MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN PREP AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND WALL IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR, MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT TO DIM, MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MIDDLE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA AND FAUCET TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Nov 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/2/16 REPORT 1932015 NOT CORRECTED30 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOR CONTAINERS OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE. 32 MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. 35 BLACK CEILING NOTED IN DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. HOLE IN WALL UNDER HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, SEAMS NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING SMALL LEAK FROM CONDENSATION. REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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82
Jun 9, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOR CONTAINERS OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK CEILING NOTED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. HOLE IN WALL UNDER HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, SEAMS NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING SMALL LEAK FROM CONDENSATION. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH SIGNS OF RUST CAUSING SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER AROUND BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTING GREASE TRAP
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 2, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP NOTED IN BASIN OF EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. NO PAPER TOWELS/HAND SANITARY DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE, AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: RAT DROPPINGS (5) NOTED UNDER WIRE RACKS ALONG WALLBASE ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND15 DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERRED ALONG WALLBASE UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9/28/15 1576189 NOT CORRECTED: 32 PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING SURFACES FROM DOOR(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) OF WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT SURFACES. 33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO IT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, CUTTING BOARDS, AND CAN OPENER WITH BASE CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. 34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DROPPINGS, DIRT). 35 CLEAN AND/OR INSTALL SURFACES IN DISHWASHING AREAS THAT ARE WATER RESISTANT TO PREVENT PEELING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPAIR LOWER SECTIONS ON WALL BASES IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE BASE BOARDS ARE MISSING. CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS, AND STAINS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS WHERE PRESENT. 38 MASSIVE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR IT. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. 41 MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(BEER GARDEN NOT USED), BY REMOVING ALL SOURCES OF STANDING WATER WHICH WILL ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES IN THIS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS(IN EVERY ROOM AND AREA). 42 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. 43 ALL ICE SCOOPS USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOR CONTAINERS OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK CEILING NOTED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. HOLE IN WALL UNDER HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, SEAMS NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING SMALL LEAK FROM CONDENSATION. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH SIGNS OF RUST CAUSING SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER AROUND BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTING GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (SHOES, MEDICATION BOTTLES, ETC). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. BOTTLES OF LIQUOR IMPROPERLY STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 6, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING SURFACES FROM DOOR(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) OF WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO IT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, CUTTING BOARDS, AND CAN OPENER WITH BASE CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DROPPINGS, DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR INSTALL SURFACES IN DISHWASHING AREAS THAT ARE WATER RESISTANT TO PREVENT PEELING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPAIR LOWER SECTIONS ON WALL BASES IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE BASE BOARDS ARE MISSING. CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS, AND STAINS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MASSIVE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR IT. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: : MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(BEER GARDEN NOT USED), BY REMOVING ALL SOURCES OF STANDING WATER WHICH WILL ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES IN THIS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS(IN EVERY ROOM AND AREA).
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. RAT DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3 ON UNUSED MEAT SLICER AND 8 ON SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, 15 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDERNEATH SAME PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR IN EAST CORNER AND ALONG THE BASE OF THE SAME WALL UNNERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, 8 ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 SCATTERED ON FLOOR BASES IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AREA, AND HAVE BUSINESS SERVED BY PEST COBTROL COMPANY BY NEXT VISIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NEXT TO FENCE, TRASH FOUND 6-7 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM. MUST KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS. ALSO NEED TO REQUEST A REPLACEMENT LID FOR FRONT DUMPSTER WHICH HAS A LARGE(5 X 3)INCH HOLE IN IT AT THE RIGHT REAR SECTION OF UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY OPERATED. OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT BEING WASHED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FIRST COMPARTMENT WAS BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK. MUST PROPERLY SET UP ALL SINKS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING SURFACES FROM DOOR(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) OF WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO IT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, CUTTING BOARDS, AND CAN OPENER WITH BASE CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DROPPINGS, DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR INSTALL SURFACES IN DISHWASHING AREAS THAT ARE WATER RESISTANT TO PREVENT PEELING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPAIR LOWER SECTIONS ON WALL BASES IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE BASE BOARDS ARE MISSING. CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS, AND STAINS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MASSIVE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR IT. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(BEER GARDEN NOT USED), BY REMOVING ALL SOURCES OF STANDING WATER WHICH WILL ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES IN THIS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS(IN EVERY ROOM AND AREA).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE DISHES AND UTENSILS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLSTER BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1324284 ON 1-25-13 NOT CORRECTED. (32)NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE. (38)NOTED LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. (41)MUST ORGANIZE STOCK AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND CLEANING PURPOSES 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE DISHES AND UTENSILS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR ALL CONSUSMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR OR SERVE ALL ICE FRONT MAIN BIN THAT IS PROPERLY COVERED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CEILING IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND MOP SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE VENT COVERS WHERE MISSING IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL BASE BOARD NEEDS REPAIR AND REPLACING IN SOME AREA IN THE KITCHEN,BEHIND BAR AREA AND IN THE HALLWAYS. ALSO NOTED HOLE IN WALL BY 1 COMP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLE AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE STOCK AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND CLEANING PURPOSES 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Jan 18, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERSON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EXAMPLE PLASTIC KNIVES, SPOONS, FORKS, DISHES, POTS AND PANS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LOWER SHELF IN REFRIGERATOR AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST RECAULK WALL AT BASE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL AT FRONT BAR AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS AND DISH RAGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DECLUTTER REAR STORAGE ROOM AREA AND HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 20, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KITCHEN WORK AREA IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN SURFACES DAILY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE CAN OPENER HAS A WORN BLADE AND GEAR THAT IS CREATING METAL SHAVINGS, A SOURCE OF METAL THAT CAN COMTAMINATE YOUR FOOD. REPLACE THE BLADES. THE WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS THAT NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ONE DOOR COOLER HAS A DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY DRAIN TUBE, REPLACE THE DRAIN TUBE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM THE WEST END OF THE KITCHEN AND YARD.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled and dated containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Dirty spoon found in clean utensils. All utensils were washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Clean, rinse and sanitize the steamtable lids and handles, can opener, cutting boards and racks and shelves throughout the kitchen and walk-in cooler.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair small leak in the front 3-comp sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricano's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricano's Restaurant on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricano's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Ricano's Restaurant.

Has Ricano's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricano's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ricano's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ricano's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricano's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.