Pass

Rickette World Famous

641 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 25, 2026

Rickette World Famous was last inspected on March 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

March 25, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s 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

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s 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.

    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: 6-501.114: 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

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED BATHROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: 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.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no valid proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted rusted door of chest freezer. Instructed to restore to surface or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      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 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

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bathroom ventilation system not working. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 62)

      Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on prep table. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of holding units, prep tables, shelving units, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in prep area and missing drainpipe under utility sink. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in small staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor and equipment inside furnace room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and/or equipment must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in small staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor and equipment inside furnace room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and/or equipment must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.