JUL 13
2022
PASS · 0 violations
EL REY DE LA COSTA.
Chicago Health Dept
3548 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
8 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jul 2022.
Last inspected Jul 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
48
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 6
2022
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SPICES, SALT ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT, 15 DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, 2O DROPPINGS UNDER BEER PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT FAUCET HANDLE (WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNNING) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSETS (ELECTRICAL, SODA SYRUP, BOILER ROOM).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NOV 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM AROUND THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2537259 ON 10/25/21: 38 - OBSERVED APPROIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR COOLERS AND SINKS AND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE WIRE STORAGE SHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 25
2021
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES SEAFOOD AND RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. MUST DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (IE. RAW SHRIMP) OR ADD A STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR COOLERS AND SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS.
JAN 31
2020
PASS 1 violation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL UNISEX AND LADY'S BATHROOMS BATHROOM
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JAN 24
2020
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON BAR AND BASEMENT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION ON BAR AND BASEMENT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL UNISEX AND LADY'S BATHROOMS BATHROOM
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 03/05/2019 REPORT #2268882 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION # 10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION # 50 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION # 55 FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED - -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 25
2019
FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED - -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SHRIMPS,CEVICHES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS MAY BE STORED HANDLES UP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN KITCHEN. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT FRONT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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