Rita's Place

1144 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rita's Place three times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 24, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 24, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REMOVE FOIL UNDER TRAY AND NEWS PAPER PLANT FROM FRONT COUNTER.

May 15, 2012

License

3 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE WALLS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND RESEAL THE CRACK IN THE CORNER TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM HAS NO VENTILATION, INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: THE DETERIORATING SHED IN THE BACK OF THE PREMISES HAS A LOT OF CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA TO REDUCE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

May 26, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLER, FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.

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 THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR, THE WOOD AROUND TOILET IS IN POOR REPAIR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT RUNS VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WINDOWS,BOXES, BAGS,CHAIRS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rita's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rita's Place on file is from Jul 24, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rita's Place?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rita's Place.

Has Rita's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rita's Place have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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