⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

DE ARCOS PIZZA & RESTAURANT

2832 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: South Chicago

License #: 1577283

26
Total Inspections
16
Passed
8
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2025 Inspection

April 7, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX I...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2024 Inspection

February 9, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2024 Inspection

February 2, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AND HOT WATER (158.4F) ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2023 Inspection

April 14, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS WERE SALT IS STORED,ON REAR LEDGE & IN DRIP TRAY ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2023 Inspection

April 11, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3 compartment in rear prep.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2023 Inspection

April 4, 2023• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no signed employee health policies on site for all employees. Instructed to provid...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2022 Inspection

September 19, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2021 Inspection

August 27, 2021• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APP...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 19, 2019 Inspection

June 19, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE H...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2018 Inspection

March 20, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; INST...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2018 Inspection

January 30, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; INST...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2018 Inspection

January 23, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES I...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2017 Inspection

January 6, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND M...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2016 Inspection

June 9, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2015 Inspection

April 29, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2015 Inspection

April 22, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1387625 DATE 08-25-2014 (32)MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2014 Inspection

August 25, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINL,IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2013 Inspection

April 2, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR BREAD STORAGE CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2013 Inspection

March 22, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT/MICE DRO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2012 Inspection

April 20, 2012• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 10, 2011 Inspection

August 10, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially h...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2010 Inspection

February 16, 2010• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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