Riccardo Osteria
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Riccardo Osteria has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE GAPS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE OVENS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS ON THE DINNER MENU AND SPECIALS MENU NOT ASTERISKED TO INDICATE THAT THE FOOD CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON BOTH MENUS AND INCLUDE THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE SPECIAL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2593313 ON 4/24/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE GAPS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE OVENS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS TO REMOVE BUILD UP, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASE COVING AND BASE COVING PEELING OFF THE WALL NEAR THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE BASE COVING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 105 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL TO ENFORCE COVID REQUIREMENTS FOR INDOOR DINING. Each covered entity shall develop and keep a written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this Order. Such written record shall be available for inspection upon request of any City official authorized to enforce this Order. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS/TESTING. All covered entities shall comply with the standards outlined in Exhibit A to this Order relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations, regardless of the number of their employees. Exhibit A is incorporated by reference to this Order and shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if set forth here. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 19, 2019
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BRICK WALLS THRU OUT FACILITY,(DINING ROOM ,HALLWAYS) UNFINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED UTILITY SERVICE PIPING LINES ON WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE PIPING LINES COMPLETELY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riccardo Osteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riccardo Osteria on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riccardo Osteria?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Riccardo Osteria.
Has Riccardo Osteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riccardo Osteria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Riccardo Osteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Riccardo Osteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riccardo Osteria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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