What is Aranda Mexican Restaurant's health inspection score?

Aranda Mexican Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Aranda Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

Aranda Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on April 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Aranda Mexican Restaurant have?

Aranda Mexican Restaurant has 18 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Aranda Mexican Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Aranda Mexican Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Aranda Mexican Restaurant serve?

Aranda Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Aranda Mexican Restaurant

Name: Aranda Mexican Restaurant
Address: 6706 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 95

6706 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/30/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Portage Park

Ranked #29 of 67 in Portage ParkBetter than 96% of mexican restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Apr 30, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 94/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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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6706 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR AT 58F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 56F INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 57F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH TRAPPED ON GLUEBOARD AT BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DIRTY POTS AND PANS STORED IN GARBAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TAPED GASKET ON BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN(RIGHT SIDE) AND AT BAR ON RIGHT SIDE HAND SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED ONE (2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER) IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO PREP LINE COOLER, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVE, AND DEEP FRYER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR,NOT CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING ONE FILTER ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED.(STEAK, TRIPE,EGGS, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND EVIDENCE OF PESTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(OLD PROPANE TANKS, BOXES, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

Base deductions−12 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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