Pass

El Rey del Maiz

3024 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Grocery Store ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 30, 2026

El Rey del Maiz was last inspected on March 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 30, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general 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 on site. Instructed to provide an empncludes loyee health policy that includesacknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no 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: Obsered no exposed handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed to install a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw unfinished wood wall in rear closet room and in front prep area. Surfaces must be smooth easily cleanable and non-absorbent surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device at the utility mop sink. Must install a backflow preventor device at the utility mop sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles provided at the unisex customers washroom. Must provide covered waste receptacles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unucessary items in rear food storage area. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in all washrooms. Must clean and maintain. Observed damaged and broken floor tile in rear food preparation area.must repair or replace. Observed peeling pain on wall behind 3-compartment sink, behind food storage shelving and inside closet where utility sink is located.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.