Chicago
73
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Rico Rico Taqueria

752 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
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73/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-18
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
73/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-18)
Failed 1 inspection (2024)
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training critical
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Other minor
2025-07-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED VARIOUS COOKED AND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.

2024-12-30 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-12-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CFM'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM'S CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CHICAGO CFM NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FREEZERS ON SITE NOT ON AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FREEZERS ON AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE FOR FREEZING. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR CONTRACT WITH A PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SERVICE WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE A LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO THE HAND WASHING SINK TO CONTROL SPLASHING ONTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET THAT CAN REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CHICAGO CFM MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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