Pass

Ricura Mexicana

5741 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 1, 2026

Ricura Mexicana was last inspected on July 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at bar hand sink. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found no dump/preparation sink at bar area.must provide.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at hand sinks.must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw meats held inside plastic grocery bags inside freezer. Instructed manager must use only foods grade plastic bags to store meats inside.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelves at front area counter tops in dinig area not easily cleanable.must provide a easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device provided at door of unisex washroom at front dining area.instructed to provide a self closing device at said door

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings ceiling pipes at ceiling walls at prep and storage area. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.