Rick's Cabaret

1531 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Rick's Cabaret appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Allergen training as required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Rick's Cabaret's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR LEAKING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK BEHIND THE SMALL BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVENS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR LEAKING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK BEHIND THE SMALL BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SMALL BAR AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL OF THE MAIN BAR. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Aug 13, 2024

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jan 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2021

License

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IAT SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANIYIZE AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rick's Cabaret last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rick's Cabaret on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rick's Cabaret?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rick's Cabaret.

Has Rick's Cabaret's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rick's Cabaret have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rick's Cabaret 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 Rick's Cabaret inspected?

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

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