What is EL Rincon DE Mexico's health inspection score?

EL Rincon DE Mexico 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 EL Rincon DE Mexico last inspected?

EL Rincon DE Mexico was last inspected on August 20, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Rincon DE Mexico have?

EL Rincon DE Mexico has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Rincon DE Mexico safe to eat at?

EL Rincon DE Mexico has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

EL Rincon DE Mexico

Name: EL Rincon DE Mexico
Address: 4712 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 78

4712 S PULASKI RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/20/2024

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #716 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Aug 20, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

20 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

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

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 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

4712 S PULASKI RD , Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HADNWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER(SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SHELVING NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER UNITS, AND ON SHELVES IN THE REAR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WOODEN BOARD AND PIECE OF DRYWALL BEING USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED REEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 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
8-403.13(B:3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NON COMPLIANCE) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 3/24/23 REPORT 2573149 NOT CORRECTED: 10- 5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLE, AND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME LOCATION OR REMOVE ALL SAID EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT. 48- 4-301.12(B): MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE, AND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME LOCATION OR REMOVE ALL SAID EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SIGN ADVERTISING TOILET ROOM FOR CUSTOMERS LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS WHERE UNSECURE COOLER AND FOOD PRODUCT LOCATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD/SUPPLIES AT ALL TIMES OR REFRAIN FROM CUSTOMERS USING TOILET ROOM
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS A LINER INSIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS (CUT TOMATOES, ONIONS, ETC) IN PREP COOER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT, NON POROUS, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, ETC
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Base deductions−21 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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