Ringo

1441 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Ringo appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2019. The most recent visit was on Sep 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Ringo's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. OBSERVED LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED ON 6-25-2024. THERE WERE NO OTHER SERVICE REPORTS PROVIDED AFTER THIS DATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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90
May 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALLERGEN TRAINNG CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
55
86
Mar 3, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN PREP AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
55
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECT,AN 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.ANYONE ENTERING IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, EVEN FOR SHORT HAIR
40
78
Sep 19, 2019
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ringo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ringo on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ringo?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ringo.

Has Ringo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ringo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ringo 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 Ringo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ringo is inspected roughly once per year on average.