BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA EL ARANDAS.
2025 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
7 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 18 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 132025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED FROZEN PORK STORED INSIDE LARGE BIN ON LOWER PREP TABLE SHELF THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
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.
OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE HANDLE MISSING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN BASMENT IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND ORGANIZE RESTAURANT ITEMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAY 212024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12 OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SERVING FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
MAY 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN AT 46.8 F, BEEF AT 50.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SERVING FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE RACK BY THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAY 102023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLAY SALSA CONTAINERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF SAFE LEAD LEVELS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
JAN 172023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBESRVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP AREA TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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MAR 302022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVER.
MAR 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.
DEC 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE TO HAVE A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS.
ALL EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES OF THE SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
DEC 62019FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE TO HAVE A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS.
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES OF THE SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP SIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAY 302018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed spatulas stored in between wall and 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must remove. Must properly store all utensils in a clean container. Must maintain same.
Observes excessive ice build up on interior of ice chest freezer in rear kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Observed raw wood on bottom of front counter. Must seal to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed stained cutting board, with deep groves on top of ice chest freezer. Must resurface or replace to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive clutter outside rear (kitchen) door inside gated area. Must remove all equipment not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must organize clutter. Must maintain same.
JUN 292017FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(BEEF 203F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET, GRILL, AND PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEPARATE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM FOOD. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
NOV 282016FAILED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS.
NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS
NEED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK
NO PROOF OF OR GARBAGE HAULING SERVICE.
NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERIFICATION.
NEED SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN RESTROOM.
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