El Rey del Taco & Burritos

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 5, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small prep table in basement near sink with rust. Instructed person in charge to remove rust and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Oct 3, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign in men's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up on door of ice machine located in basement. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bottoms of prep tables with rust in basement area. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or paint.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Oct 20, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Missing common name on dry storage containers. Instd to label and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Missing hinge on left door of prep cooler located in 1st floor front prep area. Instd to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4. Jan 28, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jan 20, 2022 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written record following protocol for checking vaccinations.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written record following protocol for unvaccinated employees.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTDATED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 12, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some hand washing sinks without hand washing signs .must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables, fryer cabinets,walk in cooler fan guard covers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters at hood of cooking equipment in both prep areas.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written record following protocol for unvaccinated employees.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written record of following protocol for vaccinations.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vaccination signage posted at entry nor inside of business.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several outdated food handlers training for employees. Must update and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Mar 29, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged healh policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Basement floor with worn surfaces and chipping paint. Instd to repair floor so as to a smooth, even, non porous, easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in basement. Instd to provide same and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See 60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jun 19, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training during inspection. Instructed that all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jan 3, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers missing lids and not labeled. Instd to provide covers and properly label.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Multiple cooks without food handler requirements met. Instd to meet minimum requirements.

10. Jan 4, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed premises without consumer advisory sign being posted at this time, sign provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in grocery bags, in the basement freezer at this time, instructed to provide food grade containers, or baggies/ziploc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the basement walk-in cooler ceiling not clean, also the walk-in produce cooler walls, and ceiling not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink hot water handle leaking, instructed to repair.

11. Apr 5, 2016 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Mar 28, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair the window screen in the rear food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 2 filters are missing from the ventilation hood in the rear food prep area. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer must be calibrated for proper use.

13. Jul 13, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards stained, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stopperes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper records, logs.

14. Dec 3, 2014 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed large bulk dry storage food containers without labels. All bulk food dry storage food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

15. Aug 19, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

16. Apr 22, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed silverware stored improperly. Store silverware with handles facing out to minimize bare hand contact.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling of mop room in rear with hole in ceiling. Repair and maintain ceiling at all times.

17. Feb 20, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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

18. Feb 13, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer at prep chest cooler in front prep area also inside walk-in cooler in basement

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove some clutter from storage room in basement

19. Feb 7, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

20. Jun 1, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Lightshields in rear prep area missing. Provide same and endcaps.

21. Oct 4, 2010 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

22. Sep 27, 2010 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    11 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ADJACENT ROOM TO REAR PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

23. Apr 15, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.