Arepa George Cantina

3325-3329 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Aug 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Arepa George Cantina is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED POTATOES AT 46.8, MASHED POTATOES 60.0F ROPA VIEJA AT 48.8F, COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 55.8, DICED TOMATO SALSA 46.4F, COOKED CAULIFLOWER AT 51.0 AND TOMATO SAUCE AT 60.0F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 28 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
86
Sep 13, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS AND BARS.MUST PROVIDE. HANDWASHING SIGNS PROVIDED.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arepa George Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arepa George Cantina on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Arepa George Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arepa George Cantina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arepa George Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.