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CLEAN RECORD

RICKETTE WORLD FAMOUS

641 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

89/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Mar 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

29 total

other
931%
contamination
828%
temperature
414%
hygiene
414%
facility
310%
chemical
13%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorTemperature

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 ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING OR THAW INSIDE COOLER). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN

Code 35

MinorOther

PHYSICAL 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

Code 55

MinorContamination

ALLERGEN 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.

Code 58

MinorContamination

FOOD & 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.

Code 47

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED BATHROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.