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HIGH RISK

BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA EL ARANDAS

2025 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

55/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Jun 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

14 total

contamination
750%
temperature
214%
facility
214%
hygiene
17%
other
17%
pest
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (BEVERAGE / SALSA/CHIP) PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MIXING HIBISCUS BEVERAGE WITH CONTAINER STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN AS WELL AS WASHING RED CUPS AND BEVERAGE DSIPENSER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO NOT USE HANDSINK FOR ANY OTHER USE BESIDES HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Code 10

MinorTemperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN PORK STORED INSIDE LARGE BIN ON LOWER PREP TABLE SHELF THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.

Code 35

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE HANDLE MISSING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Code 51

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN BASMENT IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND ORGANIZE RESTAURANT ITEMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

Code 55

MinorPest

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Code 55

MinorContamination

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Code 58

MinorContamination

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BUCKETS OF RED AND GREEN SALSA STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID FOOD ITEMS. FOOD SHALL NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Code 39

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from June 2025302 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.