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Birrieria Y Taqueria El Arandas

2025 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO 60609

Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
Low
score 0/100
2
inspections on file
10
total violations
1
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment consistently meets health standards with no pattern of concern. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-04) earned a Grade A. Inspectors recorded 1 critical violation across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.

Inspection history

  1. A
    2026-06-04
    Pass · Canvass
    • minor 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: Box of oranges stored on kitchen's floor, instructed to keep off floor.
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement ice maker, instructed to install.
  2. B
    2025-06-13
    Pass w/ Conditions · Canvass
    • CRITICAL 10. 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…
    • minor 35. 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.
    • minor 39. 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 …
    • minor 51. 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.
    • minor 55. 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.
    • minor 55. 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.
    • minor 58. 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.

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.