Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Arepa George Cantina

Name: Arepa George Cantina
Address: 3325-3329 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

3325-3329 W Armitage Ave

Last inspected Aug 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Aug 25, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED POTATOES AT 46.8, MASHED POTATOES 60.0F ROPA VIEJA AT 48.8F, COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 55.8, DICED TOMATO SALSA 46.4F, COOKED CAULIFLOWER AT 51.0 AND TOMATO SAUCE AT 60.0F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 28 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 17, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

License

Sep 13, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS AND BARS.MUST PROVIDE. HANDWASHING SIGNS PROVIDED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source