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MISSISSIPPI RICKS

3351 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MISSISSIPPI RICKS has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 13, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 5, 2012, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 21, 2010. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on October 13, 2010. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 13, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 21, 2010. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 20, 2010. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY RACKS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED, DARK STAINED, SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AREAS. CLEAN PIPING AT CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD AT REAR TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS/SPILLS. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES AT REAR BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND PANELS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNUSED TOILET ROOM, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
  3. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

    8 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND TOILET BOWL IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. WATER SLOWLY DRAINING WHEN FLUSHED AND ACCUMULATING ON FLOORS AND WALKWAY WHEN WATER TURNED ON. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY RACKS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REFIRGERATION UNITS/GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALONG WALL BASE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED, DARK STAINED, SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AREAS. CLEAN PIPING AT CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD AT REAR TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS/SPILLS. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES AT REAR BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND PANELS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNUSED TOILET ROOM, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
  4. Suspected Food Poisoning

    9 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE PANS AND UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING, 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE LEFT PREMISES TO PURCHASE BLEACH. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE SANITIZED AFTER EMPLOYEE RETURNED FROM STORE WITH BLEACH TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/ITEMS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND 20 FRUIT FLIES IN UTILITY SINK/POTATOE STORAGE/DRY STORAGE ROOM, 2 FRUIT FLIES IN HALLWAY BY TOILET ROOM, AND REAR BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA, 2 HOUSE FLIES ON WALL AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY RACKS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REFIRGERATION UNITS/GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALONG WALL BASE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED, DARK STAINED, SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AREAS. CLEAN PIPING AT CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD AT REAR TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE STAINS/SPILLS. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES AT REAR BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND PANELS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNUSED TOILET ROOM, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

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