BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA EL ARANDAS

Jun 13, 2025

8 violations

Key Violations:

|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.;;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 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.;;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.;;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 ON FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;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.;;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.;;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.

May 21, 2024

2 violations

Key Violations:

47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SERVING FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

May 9, 2024

6 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SERVING FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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 10, 2023

3 violations

Key Violations:

|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CLAY SALSA CONTAINERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF SAFE LEAD LEVELS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Jan 17, 2023

3 violations

Key Violations:

10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBESRVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP AREA TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Mar 30, 2022

5 violations

Key Violations:

|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING;;|REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVER.

Mar 11, 2021

19 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED);;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP COOLER.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED);;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.

Dec 16, 2019

9 violations

Key Violations:

|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 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.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 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.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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 6, 2019

18 violations

Key Violations:

|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 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.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM ON PREMISE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 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.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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 30, 2018

3 violations

Key Violations:

31|CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.