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SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO

7138-7140 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60626

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Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645155

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567944

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: SHELLSTOCK TAG RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE AND MUST BE HELD FOR 90 DAYS. TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: THE CHLORINE DISH MACHINE IS NOT DISPENSING PROPER SANITIZER DURING THE RINSE/SANITIZE CYCLE. 0 PPM IS MEASURED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE FACILITY MUST USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PER THE MANAGER, EQUIPMENT IS ON THE WAY FOR THE DISH MACHINE TO BE REPAIRED. ONCE THE FACILITY WANTS TO REPAIR AND USE THE DISH MACHINE, THE FACILITY MUST EMAIL [email protected] AND/OR FAX WITH A WRITTEN REQUEST AT 312-746-4240 TO AN INSPECTOR COME OUT ON SITE TO TEST THE DISH MACHINE AND, IF REPAIRED PROPERLY, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. MANAGER ON SITE HAS WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED MACHINE WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SQUEEZE BOTTLES OF OIL AND WATER ABOVE THE COOKLINE DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. MANAGEMENT HAS PLACED LABELS WHILE ON SITE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE IS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN COOKLINE AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN BACK PREPARATION AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG USED TO FIX HOSE AT MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTING IN THE SODA BOX STORAGE AREA NEAR COOKLINE IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545043

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND OYSTER TAGS WITH NO DATE IDENTIFYING WHEN THE LAST OYSTER WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531711

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND OYSTER TAGS WITH NO DATE IDENTIFYING WHEN THE LAST OYSTER WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531260

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND OYSTER TAGS WITH NO DATE IDENTIFYING WHEN THE LAST OYSTER WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382324

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373987

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS COOKING, WIPING WITH A DRY DIRTY CLOTH CUTTING BOARDS, AND WITHOUT REMOVAL OF GLOVES AND HAND WASHING PICKED UP TORTILLAS, DICED TOMATOES, CHEESE AND CHOPPED LETTUCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE GLOVE AND HAND WASHING POLICY REQUIREMENT TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 51.3F, PASTA 45.7F, CEVICHE 44.2F, POTATOES 57.6F, SOUP 45.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS HEAVILY AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT WAITERS STATION AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291066

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE OF THE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED-TO-ORDER ANIMAL-DERIVED FOODS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD INFORMATION TO ALL MENUS.

  • 63

    REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN - Comments: OBSERVED THE 'LICENSE SUSPENDED' SIGN THAT WAS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED ON FRONT DOOR ON 5-30-19 HAS BEEN CONCEALED. A WHITE SHEET HAS BEEN HUNG FROM AWNING COVERING THE 'LICENSE SUSPENDED' SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-050, CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
21
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290685

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: PIC (PERSON IN CHARGE) DOESN'T HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO SUPPLY KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS COOKING, WIPING WITH A DRY DIRTY CLOTH CUTTING BOARDS, AND WITHOUT REMOVAL OF GLOVES AND HANDWASHING PICKED UP TORTILLAS, DICED TOMATOES, CHEESE AND CHOPPED LETTUCE. COOKED WAS INFORMED OF REQUIREMENT TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-203.12 (A) OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS WITH SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) IN COOLER. TAGS MUST REMAIN WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEN KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS THEREAFTER. SHELLFISH WERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATE POUNDS 10, VALUE $75. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST NOT USE FOAM CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOWL TO DISPENSE FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10# COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 48.9F; 15# OF RAW SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.6F; 6# RAW CHICKEN IN BAGS WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.9F; FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER; COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (RAW OYSTERS). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INFESTATION OF RODENTS. WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE THROUGH-OUT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: FRONT COUNTER (ON SHELVES BY FOOD PRODUCTS), BAR AREA (UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES), STORAGE BY THE MAIN COOKING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND SODA BOXES. INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR PREP AREA, DISH ROOM ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND SHELVES. AS I WASH TALKING TO EMPLOYEE REGARDING COOLING PROCESS A LIVE MOUSE CAME OUT FROM BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND RAN ALONG BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND THE STOVE. MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA WERE THREE CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED, ALSO MICE DROPPING UNDER THE GARDEN HOSE BY THE MOP SINK, AND MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT STORAGE SPACE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT AND A LIVE MOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT, CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY.. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AND STORED UTENSILS AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR COSTUMERS MUST BE INVERTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF UNITS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLER MUST REPLACE IN THE KITCHEN. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DARK STAINS AND OPEN SEAMS ON PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC BEVERAGE CUPS AT BAR. MUST REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION UTENSILS ARE LEAD FREE OR DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LEAD MG/L.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP AT DIPPING WELL WATER SUPPLY

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT WATER SUPPLY TO COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, DINING TABLE BOOTHS AND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS. LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS IN VENT DUCTS ALONG WINDOWSILLS. MUST CLEAN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: VARIOUS TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER OT PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-25-18, REPORT# 2222914. #58- PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222914

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11 OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY RO EAT FOODS UPON REINSPECTION INCLUDING TORTILLA, LETTUCE , TOMATO AND CHEESE. MANAGER WAS INFORMED AGAIN THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND THE COOK WAS ADVISED TO WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES OR USE TONGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-203.12 (A) OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS WITH SHELLFISH IN COOLER. TAGS MUST REMAIN WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEN KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS THEREAFTER. SHELLFISH WERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (RAW OYSTERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED TO BE LABELED OF WHAT THE ITEM IS, THE INGREDIENT LIST AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222404

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-801.11(D) OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS INCLUDING COOKED SHRIMP, DICED TOMATOES, TORTILLAS, LETTUCE AND DICED TOMATO. COOK WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES IMMEDIATLY. COOK ATTEMPTED TO WASH IS HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. COOK WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-203.12 OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS NOT BEING KEPT FOR 90 DAYS AS REQUIRED FROM THE DATE IT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG. MANAGER WAS TOLD THAT ALL TAGS NEED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (RAW OYSTERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED TO BE LABELED OF WHAT THE ITEM IS, THE INGREDIENT LIST AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 (C) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL FLIES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS AND ON WALLS OF HALLWAY MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A COVER FOR STEAM TABLE. NO FOOD WAS WITHIN STEAM TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RAW WOOD WAS REMOVED AT TIME OF ISNPECTION AND PROPER METAL COVERS WERE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD TO COVER STEAM TABLE IN THE FUTURE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955921

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

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: NOTED CEILING TILES SPASHED AT DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CEILING VENTS DUSTY AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955906

Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT HOT LINE NOT HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW(SEE BELOW). TAGGED UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED THESE FOODS AT INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSIDE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT HOT LINE AREA THEY ARE EGGS AT48F,PANCHO SAUCE 46F,CHICKEN BREAST 49F,CHIPOLTE SAUCE 46F,CHORIZO 53F. ALL FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED. TOTAL LBS DISTROYED 43LBS TOTAL PRICE $ 105.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER ON FLAT WARE.READING WAS 10PPM.TAGGED MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITZE MULTIUSE AND UTENSILS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILES SPASHED AT DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CEILING VENTS DUSTY AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS.

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177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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