Rickette World Famous
641 E 75th St, Chicago 60619
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass25%
- Conditional50%
- Fail25%
- PassMar 25, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
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
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
6-304.11: **c** mechanical- ventilation observed bathroom ventilation system not working. Instructed to repair.
- 58
Allergen training as required
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.
- 35
- FailMar 18, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 1
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observed person in charge with no valid proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
Observed facility with no valid city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site. Informed person in charge of the original city of Chicago food service certificate must remain posted on site, and a certified manager shall be on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed facility with no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and written procedure to respond to vomit and diarrhea events. Instructed to establish a written procedure and maintain all supplies to ensure proper clean up of any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety foods fried chicken 74.5 stored under cooksline prep table, sausage links stored under cooksline stove 59.5 f, cheese slices on prep table 64.9f and ribtips on prep table at 66.4 f manager discarded and denatured approx. 10 lbs of products worth $60. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
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
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Noted pest control logbook with no reports on site. Facility is required to maintain a logbook with service reports showing proof of service of insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. The logbook shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the pest control company’s Illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Noted rusted door of chest freezer. Instructed to restore to surface or replace.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed bathroom ventilation system not working. Instructed to repair.
- 58
Allergen training as required
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.
- 62
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Observed evidence of smoking inside facility. Noted 5 cigarette butts and ashes on the floor of inside facility staff break area. Floors throughout being used as an ashtray for used cigarettes and ashes. Instructed person in charge to discontinue smoking inside facility and using floors as ashtrays due to direct violation of the clean indoor air ordinance. Citation issued 7-32-020 (c)
- 1
- ConditionalOct 15, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 3
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed cold tcs food (cooked pasta, cheese, salads, etc) stored in prep cooler at improper temperature 59.8f-61.2f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 100lbs and $700 of product. All tcs cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed rear prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 58.2f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health priority 7-38-005 citation issued
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed turkey thawing in standing water in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw under cold running water, refrigeration or part of cooking process.
- 41
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed raw wood surfaces on prep table. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of holding units, prep tables, shelving units, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in prep area and missing drainpipe under utility sink. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed no covered receptacle in small staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
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- 3
- ConditionalSep 19, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 3
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed no covered receptacle in small staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed debris on floor and equipment inside furnace room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and/or equipment must provide food handler training.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
- 3
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 476×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- 554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 584×
Allergen training as required
- 353×
Approved thawing methods used
- 53×
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- 562×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- 222×
Proper cold holding temperatures
- 32×
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3051312 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.