Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2014, Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's has 13 inspections in the public record. On Aug 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “personal cleanliness”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT MELON INSIDE OF DRAWER COOLER STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH LINEN PLACED UNDERNEATH FRUIT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH LINENS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ENTER BEHIND COOKLINE AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN WHEN ENTERING PREP AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A THICK ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFORST/REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth for espresso machine not stored properly, instructed to keep in sanitizer-bucket
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS BEEF AND EGGS). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Aug 25, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, FISH...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COOK LINE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Aug 5, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE BINS (SUGAR, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND BY THE REAR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THIS LEVEL WHERE ICE IS SCOOPED FROM ICE MAKER AND PLATED FOOD PASSED TO GUESTS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's on file is from Aug 6, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's.
Has Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's 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 Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vhc Lower, Llc — Miss Ricky's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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