Chicago Inspection: RICO FRESH MARKET — Fail

Chicago CDPH · May 7, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Grocery Store Risk: High Violations (12): 1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed handsink located in meat, deli and prepared food prep area without hand drying provision during time of inspection.instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. pic 2. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Observed approximately 70 lbs of various deli meat (polish ham, turkey, hard salami, corned beef, ham, mortadella, head cheeses, etc all stored inside display cooler and 2 door cooler behind counter i 3. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP: Observed approximately 35 lbs of (dried cured beef) located on display in casing in deli and display casing in grocery aisle. per person in charge said beef is is prepared and dried in basment. no cdp 4. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS: Observed no documentation of proposed variance on site to preform special process on site as required for curing beef. instructed to provide and maintain. priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. ple 5. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Observed the following coolers located deli prep area @ improper cold holding temperatures during time of inspection, while storing tcs foods (various deli meat, sliced cheese). noted temperature of 2 (+7 more) Address: 3552 W ARMITAGE AVE

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