Ricobene's on 26th Street
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
90
Score
Ricobene's on 26th Street has been inspected 35 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 16 times.
Ricobene's on 26th Street's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRENCH FRY COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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90
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRENCH FRY COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING, CEILING VENTS AND WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS TO REMOVE DUST. THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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90
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH MOST COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING AND REGROUTED IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS OUT OF THE OPENINGS OF THE FLOOR AND REGROUT WHERE NECESSARY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WTH GLOVES ON WIPING SANDWICH STATION WITH A WASHCLOTH, AND THEN PREPARE A STEAK SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER CHANGING TASK. SANDWICH WAS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY $10 AT 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE SHEET TRAYS OF FRIED CHICKEN AT THE VERY TOP OF A LEDGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE FRENCH FRY PREP STATION. THE CHICKEN TEMPERATURES RANGED 86.0F-109.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY KEEP COOKED FOODS AT A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF CHICKEN AT $80 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING. A HALF PAN OF CHEESE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO THE SANDWICH PREP STATION AT 53.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT $8 DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH WATER POOLING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON REAR FILTERS IN HOT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS WHERE BROKEN OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE FROM DISCOLORATION. CHANGE CUTTING BOARDS OFTEN CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE BAG IN BOX IS LOCATED IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILT SYRUP. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS SHELVES OF EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, AND SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OVENS AND FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY THE CONDENSERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Sep 30, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE SUMP PUMP LOCATED IN THE CLEANING STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE CLEANING STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE EQUIPMENT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY TRAP HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS, SHELVES OF EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, AND SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OVENS AND FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND TILES NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY THE CONDENSERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Apr 27, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Dec 20, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNITS ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS AND REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 8, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNITS ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS AND REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 21, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE DATED WITH A USE BY DATE ON THE CONTAINER STORING THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAMTABLES) AND SINKS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE OF DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND SOME GREASE ON SOME OF THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 13, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE DATED WITH A USE BY DATE ON THE CONTAINER STORING THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAMTABLES) AND SINKS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE OF DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND SOME GREASE ON SOME OF THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 17, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE DATED WITH A USE BY DATE ON THE CONTAINER STORING THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER A STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAMTABLES) AND SINKS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE OF DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND SOME GREASE ON SOME OF THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED FOR REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SPICE CONTAINERS IN SPICE ROOM ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED SOF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AT BACK STAIRS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN
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Jan 31, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. REMOVE AND CLEAN FOOD BUILD UP ON FOOD CARTS AT WHEEL AND BOTTOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS OF IST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR OF FROZEN DEBRIS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA OF FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING OF SAME AREA. OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT AT BASEMENT CEILING NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO KITCHEN.
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86
Aug 16, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THEM AND TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME PREP COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED. ONE PREP COOLER DOOR AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN SANDWICH PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING OF THE SAME COOLER NEED CLEANING, THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DIST OBSERVED.
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Jul 13, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OPEN BAGS OF GREASE FILTER POWDER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM OPEN FOODS.
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May 13, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARD BOARD AT PIZZA STATION AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PIZZA PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR UTENSILS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER
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Mar 30, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH EQUIPMENT, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDE AT THE WEST PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED ON BOTH EMPLOYEES BASEMENT'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABELA ALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARD BOARD AT PIZZA STATION AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PIZZA PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET
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74
Nov 19, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE SPICE ROOM, CLEAN SHELVES IN SPICE STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE FOODS ARE COOLED DOWN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREPB AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A NEW TOP LOADING ITALIAN ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT OVERHEAD PLUMBING. MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET ABOVE THE MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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86
Apr 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PIZZA PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. GROUT FLOOR AROUND SMALL FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF STEAM KETTLE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE STEAM KETTLE AND STOVES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS AND UNIT HOLDING FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM HOT FOOD PREP LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING.
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May 22, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL FEMALE CHILD IN THE PREP AREA, ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 11, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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78
Apr 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTERS NOT WIPED DOWN BY REAR PREPARARTION AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
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Aug 26, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WHERE RAW MEAT AND PIZZAS ARE STORED. PROVIDE FLOOR COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN AT FLOOR IN SHOWER STALL. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT FLOOR AND UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSER AT FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE CABINET.
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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. CLEAN STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND AT FRIES HOT HOLDING LAMP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTLITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. REPAIR DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE.
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Aug 18, 2011
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED, READY TO EAT MINESTRONE SOUP AT 45.3F-48.7F INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER SLICES OF READY TO EAT DEEP DISH SAUSAGE PIZZA, THIN SAUSAGE PIZZA SLICES, SLICES OF CHEESE PIZZA, SLICES OF PEPPERONI PIZZA, SLICES OF SPINACH/MUSHROOM PIZZA AT 98.0F-100.0F AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 75.00.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WITHOUT SANITIZING SAID ITEMS. FOUND 0PPM CHORLINE READING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SANITIZER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE SAID LIDS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OVERHEAD WASTE/SEWER PIPES ABOVE SPICES AND FOOD CONDIMENTS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND NO FOOD STORAGE PERMITTED UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER/WASTE PIPES. FOUND RAW SAUSAGE STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT MOZZERELLA CHEESE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND READY TO EAT PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST ITALIAN ICE FREEZER AND CHEST FREZZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REPAIR INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. PAINT AND OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, SODA SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT, MICROWAVE, AROUND UTILITY SINK, URINAL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND STAIRCASE AT REAR BASEMENT, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, PROVIDE FLOOR COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND BY REAR PREP AREA ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND OR REPLACE, REMOVE EXPOSED INSULATION FROM PIPING IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND BY STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND AT FRIES HOT HOLDING LAMP. CLEAN HEAT LAMPS AT FRIES HOLDING UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTLITY SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT UNUSED SHOWER HEAD IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. PROVIDE HOLDER FOR SPRAYER AT SAID THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC. REPAIR DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED CRATES, PALLETS, ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Apr 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-16-10 REPORT# 231417. (30) FOUND READY TO EAT SALADS AT REFRIGERATORS NOT LABELED, AND (36)FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED/SHATTER PROOF INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE POTS/CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Jun 16, 2010
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO OPEN BOX OF READY TO EAT LETTUCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO NOTED UNCOVERED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT NOODLES INSIDE ANOTHER WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD PRODUCTS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF POWDER CHEMICAL STORED ON FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE UNCOVERED BULK WHITE CONTAINER WITH FRESH CUT FRIES STORED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER RUNNING WATER AT SAME SINK. ALSO, FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF CHEMICAL POWDER USED TO CLEAN FRYERS, EQUIPMENT NEXT TO BARBEQUE SAUCE CONTAINER WITH BARBEQUE SAUCE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC, CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS. CHEMICALS, FRESH CUT FRIES, AND BARBEQUE SAUCE REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT SALADS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES INVERTED IN CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA AND OR PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR OF STOVES/OVENS, STORAGE PALETS/DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, SPICE CONTAINERS IN SPICE ROOM, AND SODA LINES INSIDE CABINET AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT BASEMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT UTILITY SINK AREA, REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AREA.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, REPAIR WALL SECTION AT COOKING AREA, CLEAN ATTACHED WIRES, PIPING AT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS AND LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, SOME SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXTEND WASTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER INTO UTILITY SINK AND OR FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS AT FRONT AREA WITH RUNNING COLD WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE CRATES, CLEAN AROUND WASTE GREASE/GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ricobene's on 26th Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ricobene's on 26th Street on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ricobene's on 26th Street?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Ricobene's on 26th Street.
Has Ricobene's on 26th Street's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricobene's on 26th Street have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ricobene's on 26th Street 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 on 26th Street inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ricobene's on 26th Street is inspected around two times per year on average.
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