JAN 22
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITOS.
BEAT. 28/100
4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 22, 2026 · passed
Failed 6 of 23 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
11 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 152026FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2026
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $400 WEIGHING 100LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO STATE THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF WEST SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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 CLEAN PROTECTED LOCATION.
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 UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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 container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD.
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
JUL 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 302023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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OCT 262022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BULK ITEMS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (BEANS), MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BULK ITEMS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (BEANS), MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND BOWL STORED INSIDE COOKED RICE CONTAINER IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN,
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES WHILE STORED, MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WATER HEATER AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 192021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, MOUTH PIECE EXPOSED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OCT 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN KNIVES AND STORE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
APR 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVER IN RESTROOM CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
FEB 72017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED, GIVEN SIGN POSTED NOW.
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.
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.
FEB 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 16
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO LOGS, DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
MAY 132014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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, UNPLUGGED, AND REMOVED FROM PREMISES. GREASE TRAP WAS SCRUBBED CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 62014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2014
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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
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
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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
NOV 292012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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.
NOV 22012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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.
MAY 232011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 292010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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