El Rincon De Mexico

4712 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. El Rincon De Mexico was last inspected on Nov 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting El Rincon De Mexico on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

License

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: PREMISES ONLY HAS ONE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITONAL FULLY FUNCTIONAL TOILET ROOM INCLUDING HAND SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F DEGREES. COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AND IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EX. EGGS, HAMBURGER, STEAK). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" IN ADDITION TO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED

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 Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Rincon De Mexico have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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