Ricobene's
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Ricobene's stretching back to 2021. Ricobene's was last inspected on Sep 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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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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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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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78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING BREAD USED FOR SANDWICHES FOR FOOD TRUCK. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 35LBS AT $155 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BREADCRUMBS STORED ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND STOVE.
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90
May 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS (RANGING FROM 85F-103F) AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS (RANGING FROM 85F-94F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES, MINIMUM OF 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A SERVICE REPORT FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ricobene's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ricobene's on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
Has Ricobene's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricobene's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ricobene's 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 Ricobene's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ricobene's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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