RICK'S CABARET
1531 N KINGSBURY ST, Chicago, IL, 60642
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 8, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE TO FREEZER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.