What is Ricano's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Ricano's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ricano's Restaurant last inspected?

Ricano's Restaurant was last inspected on May 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ricano's Restaurant have?

Ricano's Restaurant has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ricano's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Ricano's Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ricano's Restaurant serve?

Ricano's Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ricano's Restaurant

Name: Ricano's Restaurant
Address: 230 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 80

230 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/1/2025

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #526 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: May 1, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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230 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

May 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES BELOW THE WOODEN PREP TABLE, MIXER, TOASTER, BLENDER AND FOOD PROCESSOR LOCATED ON THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL BEHIND THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING. MUST INSTALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM DAMAGED DUE TO A LEAK/WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL CEILING WHICH IS DURABLE, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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