SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EL REY DEL BARRIO.

EAT. 92/100

1905 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 6, 2026 · passed

Clean record across 3 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
3 passed
VIOLATIONS
4
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen certificate for food service manager. instructed to obtain.

JAN 7
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-204.17 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON THE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

SEP 26
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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NEARBY IN BACK OF THE YARDS