Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631170
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRENCH FRY COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528229
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH EQUIPMENT, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDE AT THE WEST PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED ON BOTH EMPLOYEES BASEMENT'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABELA ALL.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: USING CARD BOARD AT PIZZA STATION AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PIZZA PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR UTENSILS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502052
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE SPICE ROOM, CLEAN SHELVES IN SPICE STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE FOODS ARE COOLED DOWN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREPB AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A NEW TOP LOADING ITALIAN ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT OVERHEAD PLUMBING. MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET ABOVE THE MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434903
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PIZZA PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. GROUT FLOOR AROUND SMALL FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF STEAM KETTLE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE STEAM KETTLE AND STOVES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS AND UNIT HOLDING FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM HOT FOOD PREP LINE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114835
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
44
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL FEMALE CHILD IN THE PREP AREA, ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114669
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096285
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND COUNTERS NOT WIPED DOWN BY REAR PREPARARTION AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657233
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WHERE RAW MEAT AND PIZZAS ARE STORED. PROVIDE FLOOR COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN AT FLOOR IN SHOWER STALL. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT FLOOR AND UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSER AT FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE CABINET.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND OR REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND AT FRIES HOT HOLDING LAMP.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTLITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. REPAIR DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657220
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED, READY TO EAT MINESTRONE SOUP AT 45.3F-48.7F INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER SLICES OF READY TO EAT DEEP DISH SAUSAGE PIZZA, THIN SAUSAGE PIZZA SLICES, SLICES OF CHEESE PIZZA, SLICES OF PEPPERONI PIZZA, SLICES OF SPINACH/MUSHROOM PIZZA AT 98.0F-100.0F AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 75.00.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WITHOUT SANITIZING SAID ITEMS. FOUND 0PPM CHORLINE READING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SANITIZER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE SAID LIDS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OVERHEAD WASTE/SEWER PIPES ABOVE SPICES AND FOOD CONDIMENTS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND NO FOOD STORAGE PERMITTED UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER/WASTE PIPES. FOUND RAW SAUSAGE STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT MOZZERELLA CHEESE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND READY TO EAT PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST ITALIAN ICE FREEZER AND CHEST FREZZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REPAIR INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. PAINT AND OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, SODA SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT, MICROWAVE, AROUND UTILITY SINK, URINAL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND STAIRCASE AT REAR BASEMENT, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, PROVIDE FLOOR COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND BY REAR PREP AREA ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND OR REPLACE, REMOVE EXPOSED INSULATION FROM PIPING IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND BY STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND AT FRIES HOT HOLDING LAMP. CLEAN HEAT LAMPS AT FRIES HOLDING UNIT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTLITY SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT UNUSED SHOWER HEAD IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. PROVIDE HOLDER FOR SPRAYER AT SAID THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC. REPAIR DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED CRATES, PALLETS, ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531320
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531303
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-16-10 REPORT# 231417. (30) FOUND READY TO EAT SALADS AT REFRIGERATORS NOT LABELED, AND (36)FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED/SHATTER PROOF INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND LARGE POTS/CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231417
Location recorded for this inspection · RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET · 252 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO OPEN BOX OF READY TO EAT LETTUCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO NOTED UNCOVERED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT NOODLES INSIDE ANOTHER WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD PRODUCTS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
25
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF POWDER CHEMICAL STORED ON FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE UNCOVERED BULK WHITE CONTAINER WITH FRESH CUT FRIES STORED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER RUNNING WATER AT SAME SINK. ALSO, FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF CHEMICAL POWDER USED TO CLEAN FRYERS, EQUIPMENT NEXT TO BARBEQUE SAUCE CONTAINER WITH BARBEQUE SAUCE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC, CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS. CHEMICALS, FRESH CUT FRIES, AND BARBEQUE SAUCE REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT SALADS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES INVERTED IN CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA AND OR PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR OF STOVES/OVENS, STORAGE PALETS/DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, SPICE CONTAINERS IN SPICE ROOM, AND SODA LINES INSIDE CABINET AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT BASEMENT
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT UTILITY SINK AREA, REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, REPAIR WALL SECTION AT COOKING AREA, CLEAN ATTACHED WIRES, PIPING AT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS AND LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, SOME SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXTEND WASTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER INTO UTILITY SINK AND OR FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS AT FRONT AREA WITH RUNNING COLD WATER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE CRATES, CLEAN AROUND WASTE GREASE/GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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