El Rincon de Mexico
4712 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 21, 2026
El Rincon de Mexico was last inspected on October 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
October 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in basement walk in cooler and storage areas. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and dust on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Corrected: disclosure for consumer advisory added to all menus
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Missing disclosure for consumer advisory on menu for undercooked food (ex. Eggs, hamburger, steak). Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "these items are cooked to order" in addition to consumer advisory on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed large 2-door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 51f degrees. Cooler tagged. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below and is inspected by cdph. Priority violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device on ice machine. Instructed to install to ensure device can be located, serviced, and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed calcium build-up on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.