Did Rick'S Cabaret pass its last health inspection?

Rick'S Cabaret at 1531 N Kingsbury St was inspected on Jun 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Rick'S Cabaret?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A FOOD STRAINER IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHIN

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

Rick'S Cabaret

1531 N Kingsbury St, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jun 8, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 8, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A FOOD STRAINER IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE AT 2ND BAR AREA WITH THE INTERIOR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ALONG WITH BLACK MOLD AT THE ICE CHUTE OVER THE ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW IN THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS/CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE 2-DOOR COOLER/REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE TO FREEZER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING IN WOMEN WASHROOM STALL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 8, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 27, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2021	License	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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Rick'S Cabaret — questions

Did Rick'S Cabaret pass its last health inspection?: Rick'S Cabaret at 1531 N Kingsbury St was inspected on Jun 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Rick'S Cabaret?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A FOOD STRAINER IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHIN
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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