Big Rict's Food&deli Mart

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 23, 2026 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

2. Mar 4, 2026 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)---observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     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: 4-501.11---observed foam used to repair door of cold holding display unit in the prep area. Instructed to remove foam and repair so that door of cold holding unit closes properly 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---unused three door cooler in front retail customer area.instructed to remove from premises. Must be removed from the premises and all other need items must be elevated from the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.17---observed broken/cracked/waterstained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.14---observed exhaust ventilation hoods not working over small grill and tabletop deep fryers.instructed to repair and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Feb 11, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 critical8 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 on the premises.instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 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 procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sinks at the rear prep area and rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sinks at the rear prep area and at rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to provide and maintain hand paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). (consolidated with the above violation.)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.approximately 80 rodent(rat)droppings on the floor behind unused 3-door freezer in the front retail customer area and approximately 20 rodent (rat)droppings on floor in between cluttered wall in between the washroom.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Must clean in detail and remove all rodent droppings from affected areas.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

     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: Observed foam used to repair door of cold holding display unit in the prep area. Instructed to remove foam and repair so that door of cold holding unit closes properly and maintain.

     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 boxes stored on floor in cashier enclosure, in retail, rear storage soda stored on pallets in retail area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving for all food and nonfood items at least 6" inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining utility mop sink located in the rear storage area.instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items/clutter (old/unused equipments) construction materials stored in the rear storage areas and unused three door cooler in front retail customer area.instructed to remove from premises. Must be removed from the premises and all other need items must be elevated from the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken/cracked/water stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exhaust ventilation hoods not working over small grill and tabletop deep fryers.instructed to repair and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.

     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: Instructed the person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods)are prepared,handled, and/or served.the person-in-charge presented a xerox copy of the city of chicago certificate.advised person-in-charge (copy of said certificate is not acceptable);instructed to comply with original said certificate and post as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate