Did Ricano'S Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Ricano'S Restaurant at 230 S Ashland Ave was inspected on May 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Ricano'S Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Ricano'S Restaurant

230 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

May 1, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 1, 2025

#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES BELOW THE WOODEN PREP TABLE, MIXER, TOASTER, BLENDER AND FOOD PROCESSOR LOCATED ON THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL BEHIND THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING. MUST INSTALL.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 1, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 1, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 5, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2019	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2016	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2016	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Ricano'S Restaurant — questions

Did Ricano'S Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Ricano'S Restaurant at 230 S Ashland Ave was inspected on May 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Ricano'S Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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