Chicago
85
EAT

El Rincon De Fabio

1002 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
85/100

Strong record across 5 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
5
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-26
Pass Rate
80%
1 failure
Score
85/100
EAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-26
Failed 1 inspection (2024)
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
2025-08-26 Pass Complaint
2
minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BLACK TRAYS STORED FACING UP IN THE PREP AREA ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-02-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

2024-03-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-03-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CHIPOTLE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER. UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. (HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 140.F) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND 120F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT (2) WASHROOM DOOR (EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS)

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

2023-01-18 Pass License
3
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN ...

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