El Rey Del Taco & Burritos

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	2	1	0
2024	1	4	0
2023	1	2	0
2022	3	31	0
2021	1	10	1
2019	1	6	0
2018	1	4	1
2017	1	4	0
2016	2	8	2
2015	1	4	1
2014	3	6	1
2013	2	6	0
2012	1	3	0
2011	1	2	0
2010	3	24	0

Dec 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 5, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT NEAR SINK WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Oct 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS FOR FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PROPER TRAP INSTALLATION AND USE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.

Oct 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING HINGE ON LEFT DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Jan 28, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOCK ON BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES AND VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR RPELACE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AND HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEST FREEZER.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 20, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOCK ON BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES AND VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR RPELACE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AND HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEST FREEZER.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTDATED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546413 1/12/22 NOT CORRECTED#25- Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 12, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOCK ON BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES AND VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR RPELACE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AND HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEST FREEZER.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTDATED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR VACCINATIONS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRY NOR INSIDE OF BUSINESS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
Severity not stated
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402-12(B) NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED IMMEIDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (ONIONS, CILANTROS) IN MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO FOODS PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED BEANS, COOKED BEEF, ETC NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS (DAY OF PREPARATION IS COUNTED AS DAY 1) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE, RANGING FROM 68F-70F. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). PIC STATES HOT WATER TANK WAS OFF. HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH WORN SURFACES AND CHIPPING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/19/19 REPORT 2293841 NOT CORRECTED. MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-32-090

Jun 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 3, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS FROM YESTERDAY AT 70.1F IN WALK IN COOLER. BEANS VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LIDS AND NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

USING LARGE 30 GALLON CONTAINERS TO STORE READY TO EAT CARROTS, JALAPENO & ONION MIXTURE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MULTIPLE COOKS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Jan 4, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN BEING POSTED AT THIS TIME, SIGN PROVIDED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, IN THE BASEMENT FREEZER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER WALLS, AND CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Apr 5, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 28, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 53.9F, AND SEVERAL TYPES OF PORK DISHES (CARNITAS, CHICHARRONES, AL PASTOR) AT 43.9-44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WIPE THEIR HANDS ON A DIRTY TOWEL AFTER PUTTING FOOD ON THE GRILL. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS, TOMATOES, AVOCADO, ETC.). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND TO USE PROPER HANDWASHING DURING FOOD PREPARATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT SANITIZER STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1560108 ON 7/13/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. 38 - STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERES. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREEN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

2 FILTERS ARE MISSING FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE CALIBRATED FOR PROPER USE.

Jul 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN COOLER: 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN (TINGA) AT 69.9F AND 70.1F, CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK AT 67.8F, CONTAINER OF COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 74.1F, CONTAINER OF COOKED VEGETABLES AT 77.0F, CONTAINER OF BEEF STEW AT 69.0F. OWNER STATES REFRIGERATOR DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN OVERNIGHT. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 100LBS, $500 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

Dec 3, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED LARGE BULK DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS USED WITHIN LARGE BULK DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. ALL BULK DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS NEED HANDLED SCOOPS TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 19, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Apr 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical Corrected on site
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED CHOPPED STEAK FOR TACOS ON SHELF BELOW GRIDDLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 78.4 BEING USED FOR STEAK TACOS APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS VALUED AT $10.00. CHOPPED STEAK WAS DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SILVERWARE STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD RISERS USED AS FLOORING IN KITCHEN AREA. THE USE OF RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND HAS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING OF MOP ROOM IN REAR WITH HOLE IN CEILING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING AT ALL TIMES.

Feb 20, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS ALSO ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM PREP TABLE IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO REPLACE HANDLE ON REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDLE BROKEN OFF

Feb 13, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,OBSERVED LARGE OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS ALSO ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM PREP TABLE IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO REPLACE HANDLE ON REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDLE BROKEN OFF
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF DUST IN REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT ALSO OF DUST,AND CLEAN REACH-IN FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT PREP CHEST COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT

Feb 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS THEY ARE DUSTY.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

Jun 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR GASKET BASE OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING RUBBER GASKET, EXPOSED WOOD. REPAIR SAME. SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF AT FRONT COUNTER.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA MISSING. PROVIDE SAME AND ENDCAPS.

Oct 4, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLER,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOKED DESSERTS IN CONTAINERS LABLE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & WALL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEEP FRYER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,LID ON FRUIT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN BASEMENT & 1ST FL. FRONT MOP SINK CLOSET,DOOR KNOB ON REAR LAUNDRY ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLES,MICRO WAVE,DEEP FRYERS,UNUSED COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY & 1ST FL. FRONT MOP SINK CLOSET.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ADJACENT ROOM TO REAR PREP AREA. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION LINE AT REAR PREP HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER FOR FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF OFF FLOOR IN REAR LAUNDRY STORAGE,BASEMENT.

Sep 27, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES & ANTS MORE THAN 25 CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER IN SAME AREA,SHELVING UNITS.FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REPAIR DOOR,REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR & KEEP DRY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/10.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLER,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOKED DESSERTS IN CONTAINERS LABLE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & WALL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEEP FRYER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,LID ON FRUIT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN BASEMENT & 1ST FL. FRONT MOP SINK CLOSET,DOOR KNOB ON REAR LAUNDRY ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLES,MICRO WAVE,DEEP FRYERS,UNUSED COOLER.
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 DETAIL CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY & 1ST FL. FRONT MOP SINK CLOSET.
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 MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ADJACENT ROOM TO REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION LINE AT REAR PREP HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER FOR FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF OFF FLOOR IN REAR LAUNDRY STORAGE,BASEMENT.

Apr 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.IN BASEMENT.

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