What is Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. last inspected?

Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. was last inspected on February 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. have?

Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. has 17 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. safe to eat at?

Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. serve?

Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc. serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc.

Name: Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Inc.
Address: 5525 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 78

5525 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/4/2025

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0Good

Mexican•Uptown

Ranked #249 of 745 in UptownBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

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

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

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

5525 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Sep

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS BEHIND THE SWING DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2590058 ISSUED ON 02-26-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #53 - WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #54 - OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS - PLYWOOD, WOOD) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE BY THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR) WITH DEBRIS AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #58 - ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGE

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (LOWER PANEL) WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS - PLYWOOD, WOOD) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE BY THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR) WITH DEBRIS AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOPER IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.--- ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING, LOCATED IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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