DEC 22
2025
PASS · 0 violations
EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITOS.
Chicago Health Dept
4157 S CALIFORNIA AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).
24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
VIOLATIONS
115
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 5
2025
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT NEAR SINK WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OCT 3
2024
PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.
OCT 20
2023
PASS 2 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING HINGE ON LEFT DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JAN 28
2022
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 20
2022
FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTDATED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
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)
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 12
2022
FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTDATED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR VACCINATIONS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRY NOR INSIDE OF BUSINESS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
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
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
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
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR WITH WORN SURFACES AND CHIPPING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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
JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LIDS AND NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MULTIPLE COOKS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
JAN 4
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN BEING POSTED AT THIS TIME, SIGN PROVIDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, IN THE BASEMENT FREEZER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER WALLS, AND CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APR 5
2016
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 28
2016
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
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.
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
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.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
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.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREEN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2 FILTERS ARE MISSING FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE CALIBRATED FOR PROPER USE.
JUL 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
DEC 3
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED LARGE BULK DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
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.
AUG 19
2014
PASS · 0 violations
APR 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
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)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SILVERWARE STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING OF MOP ROOM IN REAR WITH HOLE IN CEILING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 20
2013
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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
FEB 13
2013
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT PREP CHEST COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT
FEB 7
2012
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
JUN 1
2011
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA MISSING. PROVIDE SAME AND ENDCAPS.
OCT 4
2010
PASS 10 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
SEP 27
2010
FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ADJACENT ROOM TO REAR PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
APR 15
2010
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
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