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Rickette World Famous

641 E 75th St, Chicago 60619 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 25, 2026

4

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 25, 2026

  1. #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: **C** 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
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED BATHROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  5. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** 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.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 25, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2025ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2025LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Rickette World Famous — questions

Did Rickette World Famous pass its last health inspection?
Rickette World Famous at 641 E 75th St was inspected on Mar 25, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Rickette World Famous?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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 ENOU
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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