Chicago
28
BEAT

El Rey Del Taco & Burritos

4835-4837 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
28/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
11 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-22
Pass Rate
48%
6 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-22)
Failed 6 inspections (2026, 2022, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 40 inspections
Other issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 40×
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Other critical 13×
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2026-01-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-01-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.1-63.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, RICE(47.7F), PORK(45.1-50.5F), MILK(48.7F), CHICKEN(46.0F), BEEF(46.8-59.2F), SHREDDED CHEESE(47.8F), BEANS(63.1F) AND SHREDDED LETTUCE(46.6F)...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED DISCLOSUR...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF WEST SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOP USED FOR DISPENSING TORTILLA CHIPS STORED ON TOP OF BOX OF WAX PAPER PREP TABLE IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP FOR TORTILLA CHIPS DURING PAUSES IN DISPENSING WITHIN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF FOOD OR IN A CLE...

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED RICE AND BEEF STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE DURABLE AND TO RETAIN THEIR CHARACTERISTIC QUALITIES UN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR LARGE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2025-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT COOLER: LARGE, DEEP, TIGHLY COVERED PANS OF RICE (54.2) AND STEAK (55.4F) COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. RICE AND STEAK DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. A...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING METHODS BEING USED TO COOL TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

2024-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF BEEF IN PREP AREA IN WHITE BUCKETS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 64.9F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35LBS OF BEEF FOR $150....

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PAINT BUBBLED ON WALL ABOVE DOORWAY NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED STEAK IN 2-DOOR COOLER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. STEAK DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-00...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER NEXT TO FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL AND UNSEALED WOOD DOOR FRAME OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

2022-10-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK ITEMS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (BEANS), MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-10-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND DISCLOSURE MISSING ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, STEAK, BURGER). INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK ITEMS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (BEANS), MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND BOWL STORED INSIDE COOKED RICE CONTAINER IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES WHILE STORED, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND COOKED RICE STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PREP HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WATER HEATER AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-08-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, MOUTH PIECE EXPOSED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2020-10-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN KNIVES AND STORE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

2019-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED LABELS INCORRECT ON TCS FOODS IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD OR SELL BY DATES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVER IN RESTROOM CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

2017-02-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 2"GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING, PROVIDE STRIP ON REAR DOOR TO REMOVE THE 2" GAP UNDER THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1631687 DATE 2/16/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 5/16/2016. VIOLATION # 32 OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS, MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-4...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED, GIVEN SIGN POSTED NOW.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO FRONT FLAT GRIL DRIP TRAY FULL AND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY DRIP TRAY, AND CLEAN CHAR GRILL.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA, AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY RESTROOM FAN.

2016-02-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

2015-01-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO LOGS, DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

2014-05-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-05-13 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1459466 DATED 5/6/14 NOT CORRECTED :#32 REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. DURING INSPECTION FREEZER WAS EMPTIED OF ALL FOOD CONTENTS, UNPLU...

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

GREASE TRAP WAS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION BUT DAMAGED. WHEN REATTACHED THERE IS A SERIOUS LEAK IN THE GREASE TRAP. ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-05-06 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1326674 DATED 4/2/13: #32 REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. UPGRADED FROM MINOR TO SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED ON FLOOR UNDER FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD AND NOT TO USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2013-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

PREMISES IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN ETC CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

2012-11-29 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS ARE PEELING PAINT BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM. CEILING TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMEMT ARE WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM. CLEAN THE WALL VENT BY THE FURNACE HA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT HAS A STEADY STREAM OF HOT WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET. CEILING VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

2012-11-02 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE IN THE CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA AND BY THE FURNACE HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS ARE PEELING PAINT BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM. CEILING TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMEMT ARE WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM. CLEAN THE WALL VENT BY THE FURNACE HA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT HAS A STEADY STREAM OF HOT WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET. CEILING VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

2011-05-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. REPLACE SAME. WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT CLEAN, SMALL HOLES, AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTD TO SEAL SMALL HOLES AND PAINT.

2010-08-09 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-29 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS DEBRI ON GROUND & DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN FILLED WITH TRASH.MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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 PROVIDE WALL OUTLET.MUST SEAL SLIDING WINDOWS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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 SODA MACHINE,FRYERS,OVEN,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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 SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR REGISTER.

minor Sanitation

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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALLBASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST FINISH WALLS AT WINDOWS.

minor Food Temperature

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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS NEEDS THERMOMETER.

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