Chicago
40
BEAT

El Rey Del Maiz

5120 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Bakery · Medium risk
BEAT
40/100

Troubled record — failed 6 of 9 inspections for documentation & training, other

Inspections
9
3 passed
Last Inspected
2023-08-23
Pass Rate
33%
6 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-08-23)
Failed 6 inspections (2022, 2018, 2018...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 18×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature minor
2023-08-23 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2022-11-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINTERS AND PACKAGES OF FOOD (SPICES, PORK FAT) IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SHOPPING AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, AND THE NAME/PLACE OF DISTRIBUTOR OR MANUFACTURER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2022-11-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL AND CANNOT BE TURNED ON DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINTERS AND PACKAGES OF FOOD (SPICES, PORK FAT) IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SHOPPING AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, AND THE NAME/PLACE OF DISTRIBUTOR OR MANUFACTURER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS. FOUND FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON WALLS ABOVE THE DESK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON PREP TABLES, WALLS, AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PES...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2018-12-12 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-11-28 Fail License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE ROLLING GRINDER STONES, USED FOR MAKING MASA, DESIGNED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT FACILITATE ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR ALL COOKWARE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY F...

2018-08-27 Fail License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 (B): MUST PROVIDE A STEP BY STEP, WRITTEN, DETAILED, CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT HAS TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INCLUDING PROCEDURES FOR...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14: MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE FUNCTIONING VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE FOOD EQUIPMENT UNIT THAT IS USED TO PARTIAL COOK THE MAIZ/CORN.

2018-08-08 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INCLUDING THE SEMI-COOKING TUB, SOAKING/CLEANING OF CORN TUB, LARGE GRINDER, AND ROLLING TRANSPORT CART...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OF FACILITY DRAINING INTO A LARGE BUCKET IN THE BASEMENT WITH A SUMP PUMP INSIDE THE BUCKET. MUST PROVIDE A PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM, APPROVED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, PLUMBING SECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A 4" FLOOR COVING IN PREP AREAS THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING IN THE FURNACE CLOSET, BY THE PIPING IN THE WALLS, AND IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT/HOT WATER TANK LOCATION; ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE FOOD EQUIPMENT UNIT THAT IS USED TO PARTIAL COOK THE MAIZ/CORN.

2018-07-24 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE BARRIER TO ENTRYWAY FROM CONSUMER SERVICE AREA INTO THE FRONT PREP AREA. BARRIER PROVIDED MUST NOT ALLOW MORE THAN A 36" OPENING IN THE ENTRYWAY INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INCLUDING THE SEMI-COOKING TUB, SOAKING/CLEANING OF CORN TUB, LARGE GRINDER, AND ROLLING TRANSPORT CART...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP CABINET/COUNTER TABLE.

minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED A 40GAL HOT WATER TANK ON SITE FOR ENTIRE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HOT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATIO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OF FACILITY DRAINING INTO A LARGE BUCKET IN THE BASEMENT WITH A SUMP PUMP INSIDE THE BUCKET. MUST PROVIDE A PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM, APPROVED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, PLUMBING SECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR AND MOLDING AT THE FURNACE CLOSET AND. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A 4" FLOOR COVING IN PREP AREAS THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING IN THE FURNACE CLOSET, BY THE PIPING IN THE WALLS, AND IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT/HOT WATER TANK LOCATION; ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE FOOD EQUIPMENT UNIT THAT IS USED TO PARTIAL COOK THE MAIZ/CORN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2018-07-03 Fail License
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Observed PIC unsuccessful in demonstrating knowledge at this time. Priority Foundation Violation#: 7-38-012

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No City of Chicago Food Service Manager Certificate posted or on site. Priority Foundation Violation#: 7-38-012

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

No management employee illness reporting available on site. Must provide.

critical Other

PROPER USE OF RESTRICTION AND EXCLUSION

No employee health reporting available. Must provide.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

No written procedure for vomitious and diarrheal events. Must provide. Priority Foundation Violation#: 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. No handwash sink in front prep area. Must provide. Priority Foundation Violation#: 7-38-030(c)

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

No adequate refrigeration provided. Priority Foundation Violation#: 7-38-005

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No thermometers provided. Priority Foundation Violation#: 7-38-005

serious Sanitation

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

Must provide and submit to CDPH for approval, a method to wash rinse and sanitize large food contact equipment that cannot fit into the three compartment sink. Or remove all large equipment. Priority Foundation Violation#: 7-38-005

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Must provide test strips. Priority Foundation Violation#: 7-38-005

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

No backflow prevention device provided for mop sink.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

No dumpster or dumspter contract available on site. Must provide.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Must provide food handler training for all employees.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide allergen training certificate. Priority Foundation Violation #: PA 100-0367

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