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Arco Iris

2950 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County

50cited violations
1serious tier
13inspections
6tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2083723
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023160
2021140
2019140
2017130
2016120
2015140
2014270
20132100
2012150
2011251

Inspections

  1. Dec 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FRUIT JUICES, YOGURT, ICE CREAM, NACHOS 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

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER OR IN A KNIFE RACK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP (NEXT TO DINING AREA)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

  2. Jun 7, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOPSINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268910 DATED 3/5/2019: #57 "NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Mar 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  4. Feb 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE LARGE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

  5. Jun 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL YOGURT PITCHERS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE 7-UP 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER.

  6. Mar 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FROM APPROVED TRAINING PROGRAM.

  7. Oct 7, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      IMPROPERLY STORING SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES, MUST STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER,

  8. Sep 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER,

  9. Apr 1, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO KEEP FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR. DON'T USE MILK CRATE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST FINISH THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE REAR FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.

  10. Mar 25, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      REAR FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE ALONG FRAME.. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE SINK DRAINS OF THE TWO -3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY. REPAIR WITH SAFE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PACKAGED FOOD ON DISPLAY WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND COMPANY'S NAME AND ADDRESS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO KEEP FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR. DON'T USE MILK CRATES. PROVIDE SECURE LOCK FOR WALK IN FREEZER (ACCESSIBLE FROM OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST FINISH THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE REAR FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT..

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GRATE LIGHT SHIELDS TO SOLID LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  11. Aug 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZERS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MOP SINK AND EXTERIOR OF PALETAS MAKING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

  12. Mar 8, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Mar 2, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAPS UNDER BOTH 3PART SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WELLS, AND SEAL WOOD FLOOR INSIDE SMALL STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.