Rinconcito De Arandas

3645 1/2 W 83Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60652

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Rinconcito De Arandas has been inspected five times since 2022. Rinconcito De Arandas was last inspected on Oct 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

License

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SLIDING DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN UNIT WITH TAPE AROUND THE DOORS IN NEED OF REPAIR TO PROPERLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF KEEPING THE FOOD AT SAFE COOLING TEMPERATURES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINTAION OF FOODS STORED INSIDE UNIT.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOM INCLUDING SINK, TOILET BASE NEED DETAILED CLEANING. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVENT (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HAMBURERS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION FROM FREEZER BURN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT ONLY.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD IN SIDE THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Aug 8, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN PORK ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROPERLY THAW (IE., UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION).

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

Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT ONLY

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rinconcito De Arandas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito De Arandas on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rinconcito De Arandas?

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

Has Rinconcito De Arandas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rinconcito De Arandas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rinconcito De Arandas 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 Rinconcito De Arandas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito De Arandas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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