El Rincon De Fabio

1002 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Rincon De Fabio has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

El Rincon De Fabio's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BLACK TRAYS STORED FACING UP IN THE PREP AREA ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Mar 8, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 1, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER. UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. (HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 140.F) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND 120F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CHIPOTLE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT (2) WASHROOM DOOR (EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS)

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Jan 18, 2023

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rincon De Fabio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rincon De Fabio on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rincon De Fabio?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Rincon De Fabio.

Has El Rincon De Fabio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rincon De Fabio have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rincon De Fabio 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 El Rincon De Fabio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rincon De Fabio is inspected around two times per year on average.

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