Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630106
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631687
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480461
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO LOGS, DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459962
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459681
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: 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
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 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
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459466
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED AND MAINTAINED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED ON FLOOR UNDER FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD AND NOT TO USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326674
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300675
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202494
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
549360
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
278126
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277856
Location recorded for this inspection · EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITO · 4835-4837 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: 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.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: 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.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - 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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS NEEDS THERMOMETER.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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