El Rincon De Mexico
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2024
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at El Rincon De Mexico stretching back to 2017. El Rincon De Mexico was last inspected on Apr 2, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for El Rincon De Mexico dates to Apr 2, 2024.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; El Rincon De Mexico is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SHELVING NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER UNITS, AND ON SHELVES IN THE REAR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HADNWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER(SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN BOARD AND PIECE OF DRYWALL BEING USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED REEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-403.13(B:3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NON COMPLIANCE) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 3/24/23 REPORT 2573149 NOT CORRECTED: 10- 5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLE, AND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME LOCATION OR REMOVE ALL SAID EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT. 48- 4-301.12(B): MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE, AND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME LOCATION OR REMOVE ALL SAID EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS A LINER INSIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS (CUT TOMATOES, ONIONS, ETC) IN PREP COOER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT, NON POROUS, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, ETC
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SIGN ADVERTISING TOILET ROOM FOR CUSTOMERS LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS WHERE UNSECURE COOLER AND FOOD PRODUCT LOCATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD/SUPPLIES AT ALL TIMES OR REFRAIN FROM CUSTOMERS USING TOILET ROOM
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May 6, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LODS/COVERS ON SPICES. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PROPANE TANKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM (EGGS) ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1-2 INC GAP UNDER FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST MODIFY TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Apr 17, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE SALAD/SALSA BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. ALSO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. ICE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE TO FRESH WATER SUPPLY.
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Apr 10, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.PREMISES IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL COOLER/FREEZER. CONDIMENT COOLER 2 DOOR 80*F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE 40f OR BELOW.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL COMPANY/LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE/GREASE DUMPSTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE SALAD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.ALSO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. ALSO ICE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rincon De Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rincon De Mexico on file is from Apr 2, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rincon De Mexico?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Rincon De Mexico.
Has El Rincon De Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rincon De Mexico have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rincon De Mexico means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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