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Birrieria y Taqueria El Arandas

135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60612 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 6, 2026

Birrieria y Taqueria El Arandas was last inspected on July 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 6, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

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  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (tacos, tortas.) without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge that an original city of chicago food service certificate must be posted and certified manager must also be on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front window on the passager side cracked. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.