What is EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc.,'s health inspection score?

EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc., has a SafeDine safety score of 81 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 Del Sabor Inc., last inspected?

EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc., was last inspected on May 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc., have?

EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc., has 40 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc., safe to eat at?

EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc., has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc., serve?

EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc., serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc.,

Name: EL Rincon Del Sabor Inc.,
Address: 7026 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60707
Rating: 81

7026 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/7/2026

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: May 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Mar 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

6 intermediate

Apr

May 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

6 Med

6 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CUPS, PLATES AND PANS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CUPS, PLATES, PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

61/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, DELI MEAT) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR EQUIPMENT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CUPS, PLATES AND PANS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CUPS, PLATES, PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

42/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, SANDWICHES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER PRESENTED A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE DATED 3/14/2023. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FROM SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER OTWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TAPED WITH DUCK TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR THE LID OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LID .
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER USED AS A PREPPING TABLE WITH DARK, DIRTY FOOD STAINS AND JUICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LID AND MUST PROVIDE A CUTTING BOARD FOR SLICING AND PREPPING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN STANDING WATER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONTAINER WITH CONTINUOUS WATER.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High2 Med2 Basic

9 total3 risk factors

21/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN MOP SINK CLOSET, IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET, IN FRONT OF ELECTRICAL BREAKER, BEHIND SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST CONRTOL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A SERVICE REPORT DATED ON 7-2-2021 FROM DONT BUG ME PEST CONTROL. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN STANDING WATER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONTAINER WITH CONTINUOUS WATER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORT (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; LAST REPORT INSIDE LOG BOOK IS FROM 7/2/2021. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH UPDATED REPORTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA DICONNECTED FROM ITS VENTILATION DUCT. MUST REPAIR AND RECONNECT THE DUCT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO ARE NOT FOOD MANAGERS) AND THAT HANDLE/SERVE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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