Rigo's Restaurant Corporation

949 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Rigo's Restaurant Corporation is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jun 27, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 12 violations each.

Looking across the full record, “warewashing facilities” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Rigo's Restaurant Corporation on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Reinspection

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN LAST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11 : MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LAST TOILET ROOM.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.13 : OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.12 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CRACKED CAULKING FROM FAR RIGHT DRAIN BASIN COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 26, 2025

License

2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FROZEN FOOD EQUIPMENT TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORIT 7-38-005)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CRACKED CAULKING FROM FAR RIGHT DRAIN BASIN COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN LAST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LAST TOILET ROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rigo's Restaurant Corporation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rigo's Restaurant Corporation on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rigo's Restaurant Corporation?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rigo's Restaurant Corporation.

Has Rigo's Restaurant Corporation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rigo's Restaurant Corporation have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rigo's Restaurant Corporation means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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