What is Rinconcito Ecuatoriano's health inspection score?

Rinconcito Ecuatoriano has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rinconcito Ecuatoriano last inspected?

Rinconcito Ecuatoriano was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rinconcito Ecuatoriano have?

Rinconcito Ecuatoriano has 36 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rinconcito Ecuatoriano safe to eat at?

Rinconcito Ecuatoriano has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Rinconcito Ecuatoriano serve?

Rinconcito Ecuatoriano serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rinconcito Ecuatoriano

Name: Rinconcito Ecuatoriano
Address: 3041 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 84

3041 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Good

American•North Center

Ranked #236 of 559 in North CenterBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. OR REMOVED ALL CLEAN STORED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTFROM THE SINK AREA.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNETH DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

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 HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS' TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS' TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA AND MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-202.112 OBSERVED A PERSON LIVING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, LIVING IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT,SUGAR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND TOWEL LINER ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A PERSON LIVING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, LIVING IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME CLUTTER AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA AND MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN SOUP AND MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND THE KITCHEN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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