Ricura Mexicana

5741 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Ricura Mexicana has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Mar 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Ricura Mexicana's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEATS HELD INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE ONLY FOODS GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE.
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95
Oct 10, 2024
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT AREA COUNTER TOPS IN DINIG AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PROVIDE A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT DOOR OF UNISEX WASHROOM AT FRONT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS CEILING PIPES AT CEILING WALLS AT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricura Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricura Mexicana on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricura Mexicana?

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

Has Ricura Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ricura Mexicana have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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