What is Riqos Place, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Riqos Place, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Riqos Place, Inc. last inspected?

Riqos Place, Inc. was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Riqos Place, Inc. have?

Riqos Place, Inc. has 22 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Riqos Place, Inc. safe to eat at?

Riqos Place, Inc. has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Riqos Place, Inc.

Name: Riqos Place, Inc.
Address: 616 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 66

616 E 79TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

616 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Jun

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SCREEN ON REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOAR FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STORVE PREP TABLE, SHELVING UNITS, COOLER, FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, DINING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL DIRTY ASHTRAYS FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON TABLE, BAR AND SHELVES UNDER BAR IN SEATING AREA. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ALL AREAS SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THE OWNER, OPERATOR, MANAGER OR OTHER PERSON HAVING CONTROL OF THE AREA. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

License InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SAID TOILET ROOM WITH A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FRONT STORAGE AREA (BAR) AND UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FINISHED ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND A SMALL OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL TO MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID LIGHT BULB.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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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