Aranda Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
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Aranda Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2018. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Aranda Mexican Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED STUFFED PEPPERS WITH CHEESE WITH A DATE MARKED 4-3-2026 IN REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EXPIRED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AL PASTOR DATED 4-17-26, COOKED CHORIZO WITH A DATE 4-9-26, COOKED PORK SKIN WITH A DATE 3-3-26 AND COOKED CORN WITH SQUASH DATED 4-4-2026. COOKED/READY TO EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00.
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Mar 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 56F INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 57F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR AT 58F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH TRAPPED ON GLUEBOARD AT BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY POTS AND PANS STORED IN GARBAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPED GASKET ON BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN(RIGHT SIDE) AND AT BAR ON RIGHT SIDE HAND SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE (2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER) IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO PREP LINE COOLER, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVE, AND DEEP FRYER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR,NOT CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ONE FILTER ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF PESTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED.(STEAK, TRIPE,EGGS, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(OLD PROPANE TANKS, BOXES, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
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Jun 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2360134 DATED:02/07/2020 #57 -FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. 04/30/2020 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT (FRONT BAR AND WASHROOMS).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILIATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK STEW AT 50.3 F, MILK AT 51.1F, CHEESE AT 45.6 F, COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 50.0 F,SOUR CREAM AT 50.5 F,FLAN DESSERT AT 48.8 F,RED AND GREEN SALSAS AT 50.1 F,POZOLE AT 70 F,MENUDO AT 50.9 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2360134 DATED:02/07/2020 #57 -FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. 04/30/2020 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILIATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT (FRONT BAR AND WASHROOMS).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PREP TABLES.
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Feb 7, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) (PREVIOUSLY ISSUED 07-15-19) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.(PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ON 07-15-2019) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PREVIOUSLY ISSUED 07-15-19) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2301141 ISSUED ON 07-15-2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED GASKETS WEARING AWAY AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR FRAMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (FRONT BAR/REAR PREP/WASHROOMS)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD/BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS (INSIDE COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHEN KNIVES PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND WALL).
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Jul 22, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS WEARING AWAY AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR FRAMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Jul 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS WEARING AWAY AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR FRAMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Jan 16, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2018
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (BAR) AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE OR DISPOSAL COMPANY SERVICING PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.--------MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aranda Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aranda Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aranda Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Aranda Mexican Restaurant.
Has Aranda Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aranda Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aranda Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aranda Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aranda Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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