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Richard's Place

3952 W 16Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
American
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2010
61
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2010. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Richard's Place's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 28, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Richard's Place trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY CERTIFICATE NO ENROLLMENT LETTER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH CITY CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
21
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 PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
30
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
31
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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, FRYER, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND MOP SINK.
33
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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
34
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 REPAIR CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR SAME SINK.
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. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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61
Jul 23, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Richard's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Richard's Place on file is from Jul 28, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Richard's Place's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Richard's Place have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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