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Rickette World Famous

March 25, 2026 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: 3-501.13// OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAWING SAUSAGE LINKS AT COOKSLINE. INFORMED PIC OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING OR THAW INSIDE COOLER). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
code 35
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-202.16// NOTED RUSTED DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SURFACE OR REPLACE.----- 4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. NOTED TRASH BEHIND REAR/BREAK ROOM "BAR" AND MOP SINK CLOSET LOCATED IN KITCHEN AND IN HALL TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON POROURS AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED BATHROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 18, 2026: 5 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.