Ricobene's
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
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Score
Ricobene's, located at 258-260 W 26th St in Chicago, IL, had its most recent inspection on 2025-09-25, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified one critical violation and two minor violations concerning cold holding temperatures, wiping cloths, and toilet facilities. Across six scored inspections, Ricobene's has historically maintained a mostly low-risk rating.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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Violations — Sep 25, 2025 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS/RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 47.1F, 10LBS RAW BEEF TRIMMING AT 51.5F AND 5LBS COOKED SPAGETTI AT 51.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 18LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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