What is DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant's health inspection score?

DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant last inspected?

DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant was last inspected on April 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant have?

DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant has 33 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant

Name: DE Arcos Pizza & Restaurant
Address: 2832 E 87TH ST, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 87

2832 E 87TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Apr 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2832 E 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

4 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

17 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Feb

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass4 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AND HOT WATER (158.4F) ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER 100-120F AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS WERE SALT IS STORED,ON REAR LEDGE & IN DRIP TRAY OF 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT,ON TOP OF BOXES OF STRAWS AND PASTA CONTAINER LID,ON MOTOR OF WALK IN COOLER,ON SHELVING UNIT IN OFFICE / PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON TOP OF BRICK ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE,ON GAS METERS.AS WELL A LIVE MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER POP STORAGE SHELF. APPX. 10-15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR IN SERVICE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3 compartment in rear prep.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 Must repair and replace lids and gaskets on chest freezers in rear prep area and basement.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 Must eliminate plastic grocery bags being used for food storage and provide food grade bags.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris and grease on all storage containers, shelving units, prep and steam tables, grill tables, fryer cabinets, coolers throughout prep area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 Must repair rusted walls inside walk in cooler in basement.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2573698 4/4/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT- ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PREP TABLE, BRICK ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE,ON WOOD LEDGES UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND ON FLOOR BEHIND,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF PAINTED WHITE LINES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ON TOP OF PASTA FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND STRAW BOX,ON WOOD LEDGES OF ALL HOT WATER TANKS AND FURNANCE,INSIDE AND ON LADDERS LAYING ON FLOOR,ON FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON DOLLIE AND SAW MACHINE THAT IS SITTING ON TOP OF SAME,UNDER STAIR CASE.INSIDE OF 1ST. FL. PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET. MIXED IN WITH GREASE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/23. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med10 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
Observed no signed employee health policies on site for all employees. Instructed to provide and maintain . Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Observed no handwashing signage in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
Observed the following TCS foods at improper cold holding temperatures..5lbs of sliced Italian beef (47.7F), 2.5 lbs sliced gyro (56.1F), $140 value. Instructed to hold said cold held items at or below 41F at all times and maintain. Priority Violation. 7-38-005. Citation Issued.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE ,BRICK AT PIZZA OVEN,INSIDE LEDGE OF FRYER CABINET 1ST FL.,IN BASEMENT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON AND INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,INSIDE OF UNUSED FRYER ,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,SCATTERED ON ALL SHELVING UNIT,1st fl. furnance room along wall bases. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3 compartment in rear prep.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Must repair and replace lids and gaskets on chest freezers in rear prep area and basement.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Must eliminate plastic grocery bags being used for food storage and provide food grade bags.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris and grease on all storage containers, shelving units, prep and steam tables,grill tables, fryer cabinets,coolers throughout prep area.defrost chest freezers. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Must provide garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room and maintain.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash during time, encrusted grease on lid of outside receptacles and lid not tight fitting .Must provide tight fitted lids to prevent pest harborage. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation.#7-38-020(b).Citation Issued.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Observed missing and loose wall base in first floor front and rear prep/dish washing areas , must replace and maintain. Must repair broken/rusted ceiling inside walk in cooler in basement.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
Must provide food handler completion certificates for all food handlers and maintain on site.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
Must provide allergen training for all City of Chicago Certified Food Managers. Must maintain on site.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING AND MIXING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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