Rick's Cafe

2348 W Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Rick's Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 19, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Rick's Cafe dates to Oct 19, 2016.

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

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Rick's Cafe squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Oct 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED TOP SURFACE OF THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE OPENINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM, MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES THERE AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER'S DINING AREA BY THE KITCHEN MAINTAIN ALL.
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Mar 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BACK DINING ROOM.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM THE LID ON THE TOILET TANK IS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED LID). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS. ALSO NOTED A FEW HOLE AND OPENINGS INTO THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BULB IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Mar 22, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: The exposed handsink handles and soda gun holders are dirty, clean the handles in detail. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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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. The wall behind the kitchen prep table is dirty, clean and reseal the wall so it is smooth and sanitary.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JULY 2009 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMP SINK.
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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. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rick's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rick's Cafe on file is from Oct 19, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rick's Cafe.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rick's Cafe 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 Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.