Rickettes Chicken Fish BBQ

8554 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
American
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Aug 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “all food employees have food handler training” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Aug 6, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTEDTO INSTALL
53
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Aug 4, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDSINK ON SITE IN POOR REPAIR. WATER CAN NOT BE TURNED ON OR OFF WITHOUT USING SHUTOFF VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTEDTO INSTALL
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
57
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rickettes Chicken Fish BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rickettes Chicken Fish BBQ on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rickettes Chicken Fish BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rickettes Chicken Fish BBQ.

Has Rickettes Chicken Fish BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rickettes Chicken Fish BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rickettes Chicken Fish BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.