MAY 6
2026
PASS · 0 violations
RICA AREPA VENEZUELAN RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
2913 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
7 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 27
2025
PASS 4 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ITEMS (DRINKS AND BOXES OF FOOD) STORED IN THE FLOOR BELOW THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE VERY SLOW DRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA TO HAVE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR WITH ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR. WATER LEAKS HEAVILY WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND TRASH BUILD UP OF LOOSE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC GOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT REAR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, VEGETABLES, AND TRASH THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR BELOW SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO (2) WALL PANELS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND ON THE FLOOR, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND CAVITIES BEHIND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH AND ENSURE ALL STUDS IN FACILITY ARE ENCLOSED.
APR 25
2024
PASS 2 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT TOOL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
JUN 14
2023
PASS 4 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.SAID PIPES MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE ITEMS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD AT BAR AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
JUN 7
2022
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR AT REAR DINIG AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. ROUGH SURFACE. REPAIR ISSUE TO A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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FEB 5
2021
PASS 2 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CANNOT BE LOCATED FOR THE FRONT COFFEE MAKERS (2) TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE.----- MISSING GREASE TRAP AT THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS SEALANT SURROUNDING PIPING IN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING BASEMENT AREAS: ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND ANY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. RAW WOODEN DOORWAY AND ALL OPEN SEAMS AND CREVICES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FEB 3
2021
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF SUCH ITEMS ON THE PRINTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. RODENT PROOF STRIP NOT COMPLETE. ALSO, DOOR TO HALLWAY LEADING TO AN UNSECURED EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CANNOT BE LOCATED FOR THE FRONT COFFEE MAKERS (2) TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING GREASE TRAP AT THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS SEALANT SURROUNDING PIPING IN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING BASEMENT AREAS: ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND ANY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. RAW WOODEN DOORWAY AND ALL OPEN SEAMS AND CREVICES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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