Closed

El Rinconcito de Arandas

3645 1/2 W 83rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Oct 3, 2025

El Rinconcito de Arandas was last inspected on October 3, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 3, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area only.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: All plumbing fixtures in toilet room including sink, toilet base need detailed cleaning. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted during storage. Instd to invent (handle up) and maintain

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards heavily stained in prep area. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed open hamburers inside reach in freezer without proper protection from freezer burn. Instructed manager to properly store in food grade storage bags.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed manager to use proper food grade materials/equipment only.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build in side the reach in deep freezer. Must defrost and clean to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Improper thawing of frozen pork on prep table. Instd to properly thaw (ie., under cold running water or under refrigeration).

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used for food storage. Instd to proper food grade materials/equipment only

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.