Ricky G's

7121 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

American

Last inspected: Aug 16, 2012

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Ricky G's is still short, with only one visit logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 16, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Ricky G's since Aug 16, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ricky G's trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 16, 2012

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCHARGE WATER LINE INSIDE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REROUTE LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP BEHIND BAR AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL WHITE COOLER UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM, REAR AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: STRONG ODOR OF URINE IN MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,WALK-IN BEER COOLER, UNUSED KITCHEN, BEHIND VIDEO MACHINE AND REAR STORAGE WERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED,DEBRIS BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELEVATED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR NEEDED AT UNUSED KITCHEN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricky G's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricky G's on file is from Aug 16, 2012. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricky G's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ricky G's.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ricky G's 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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