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CONCERNS NOTED

RIQOS PLACE, INC.

616 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

60/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Jun 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

15 total

facility
427%
contamination
427%
other
320%
pest
213%
hygiene
17%
chemical
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SCREEN ON REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Code 38

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Code 40

MinorFacility

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOAR FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Code 48

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 51

MinorOther

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Code 53

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, DINING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS.

Code 55

MinorContamination

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Code 58

MinorPest

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL DIRTY ASHTRAYS FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON TABLE, BAR AND SHELVES UNDER BAR IN SEATING AREA. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ALL AREAS SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THE OWNER, OPERATOR, MANAGER OR OTHER PERSON HAVING CONTROL OF THE AREA. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

Code 62

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STORVE PREP TABLE, SHELVING UNITS, COOLER, FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorChemical

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Code 41

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from June 2025 โ€” 311 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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