Conditional

Rick's Cabaret

1531 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 8, 2026

Rick's Cabaret was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 8, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical6 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink at the main bar area not accessible with a food strainer in the sink. Instructed that hand washing sinks must be accessible for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine at 2nd bar area with the interior with a build-up of black debris and black slime substance along with black mold at the ice chute over the ice cubes stored at below in the ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food storage items/containers stored on the floor near the 2-door cooler/refrigerator in the kitchen area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store utensils between usage.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing handle to freezer unit in kitchen area. Instructed to repair or replace handle.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ceiling above the shelving unit in the dry storage area. Instructed to cover/seal. Observed water damage ceiling in women washroom stall. Instructed to correct.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the exhaust ventilation in the women washroom. Instructed to clean.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the drain line for the exposed hand washing sink behind the main bar leaking. Management instructed to repair. Observed a slow drain at the exposed hand-washing sink behind the small bar. Management instructed to repair so that the sink drains properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show valid proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu must add the following sentence before the reminder statement: "these items can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the pizza ovens.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the drain line for the exposed hand washing sink behind the main bar leaking. Management instructed to repair. Observed a slow drain at the exposed hand-washing sink behind the small bar. Management instructed to repair so that the sink drains properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the small bar and under the ice machine. Clean the floor of the food prep area under the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Seal the corner of the wall of the main bar. Replace the broken floor tiles behind the main bar.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show valid proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of mold like substance inside top interior of ice machine located iat service bar. Instructed manager to clean saniyize and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.