Rinconcito De Morelos
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
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Across the available record, Rinconcito De Morelos has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rinconcito De Morelos is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING METHOD IN WASHROOMS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO BOTH WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVER PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN AND SANITIZED UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS FROM DIRECTLY BENEATH DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO PREVENT SPLASH AND OTHER CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS WHEN WASHING HANDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS AT GREASE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPALCE GREASE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AROUND MOP SINK. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY THROUGOUT.
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Aug 22, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 THE DRAIN FOR THE MOP SINK IS NOT CONNECTED AND IS LEAKING ONTO THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Aug 15, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON THE MENU:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DEAD RAT ON A GLUE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HUNG ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEAD FLIES ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO HANG FLY STRIPS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN FOR THE MOP SINK IS NOT CONNECTED AND IS LEAKING ONTO THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 28, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Sep 21, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE FLIES AND INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRCASE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES IN THE DINING ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Apr 11, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-202.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSEVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 3, 2019
Routine
9 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE VALID IDENTIFICATION ON SELF TO PROVIDE TO INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME FOR VERIFICATION.MUST MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.THE PERSON ON SITE STATES THEY ARE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER BUT DOESN'T HAVE VALID IDENTIFICATION ON SELF TO PROVIDE TO THE INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME FOR VERIFICATION.MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELF,STORAGE RACK ALONG WALL AND UNDER TABLE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR ARTICLES ALONG WALL.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIP IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING.MUST REMOVE FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE OOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER FROM BASEMENT FOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECCESARY ARTICLES (PAPERS,BAGS,MAIL) FROM ON TOP AND INSIDE OF PANS AT STEAM TABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSEVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors tiles that were missing/damaged in rear storage room, shall be provided/replaced. Floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by prep table had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Mar 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH A BAG OF ONIONS, MILK CRATE AND TRASH CAN INFRONT OF THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1441770 DATED 3/13/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-31)MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.32)OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.43)OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERTOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE AT THE WALL BASE BEHIND DEEP FREEZER. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.Consumer advisory must be posted.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS BEHIND THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Jun 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, EXPOSED BAIT, AND FRONT DOOR NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING IN DINING AREA UNDER TABLES, AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT WALL SOME AREA, REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT IN DINING AND KITCHEN AREAS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR
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Dec 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 23, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 49.2F AT THIS TIME.ALL COOLERS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR PROPER STORING OF ALL RAW MEATS HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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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: FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT/LEFT BOTTOM CORNERS OF SAID DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF,ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND MISSING METAL DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT COOLERS WERE NOTED,INTERIOR SHELVINGS OF COOLERS RUSTY REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,SEAL OPENING ON UPPER WALL OVER THE 3 COMP SINK ALSO WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito De Morelos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito De Morelos on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito De Morelos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito De Morelos.
Has Rinconcito De Morelos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rinconcito De Morelos 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 Morelos 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 Morelos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito De Morelos is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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