Ricobene's
258-260 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 25, 2025
Ricobene's was last inspected on September 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 25, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs/raw foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 3lbs of italian sausage at 47.1f, 10lbs raw beef trimming at 51.5f and 5lbs cooked spagetti at 51.2f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 18lbs at $100. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in basement employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacles.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee use bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Observed a food handler handling bread used for sandwiches for food truck. Must use gloves or other alternative approved methods when handling ready to eat food and products. Product voluntarily discarded. Approximately 35lbs at $155 worth of product discarded. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed container of breadcrumbs stored on the shelf under the food prep table not labeled. Instructed to label food items not in its original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drain in the walk-in cooler near the pizza prep area and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above the fryers and stove.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) observed inadequate hot water at the 3 compartment sinks (ranging from 85f-103f) and at the hand washing sinks (ranging from 85f-94f). Instructed to maintain adequate hot water at all sinks at all times, minimum of 110f at the 3 compartment sink and a minimum of 100f at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no pest control log book with a service report for the facility address. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.