Chicago Inspection: RICO FRESH MARKET — Fail

Chicago CDPH · July 2, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Grocery Store Risk: High Violations (6): 1. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Observed approximately 100 lbs or more of previously prepared meals (rice beans, chicken, soups parmasean, variety fresh sausages, fresh cheeses and yogurt found at improper temperatures during time o 2. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Observed 2 display coolers located in rear grocery near fresh meat and deli at improper cold holding temperatures during time of inspection while storing tcs foods (fresh cheese sausage, chicken). not 3. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE: Observed missing or broken thermometers linside cooling units throughout facility. instructed to provide and maintain 4. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed approximately 150 or more small black live flies throughout deli/prepared foods preparation areas on walls, paper towels, refrigeration exterior surfaces, basement prep, bakery prep and stora 5. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: 4-601.11(c) observed all tables and equipment located in bakery/prepared foods and basement prep areas in need of cleaning and sanitizing. instructed to remove built up dried food debris on said surfa (+1 more) Address: 3552 W ARMITAGE AVE

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