Rico Rico Taqueria

752 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Rico Rico Taqueria appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Rico Rico Taqueria is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS COOKED AND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.

Dec 30, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 27, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FREEZERS ON SITE NOT ON AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FREEZERS ON AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE FOR FREEZING. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR CONTRACT WITH A PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SERVICE WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE A LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)NO CITATION ISSUED

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CFM NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET THAT CAN REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CHICAGO CFM MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CFM'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM'S CERTIFICATE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO THE HAND WASHING SINK TO CONTROL SPLASHING ONTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rico Rico Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rico Rico Taqueria on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rico Rico Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rico Rico Taqueria.

Has Rico Rico Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rico Rico Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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