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2645155
Location recorded for this inspection · SU TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO · 7138-7140 N CLARK ST
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955453
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOOD PRODUCT STORED IN(IE CHICKEN)IN CARDBOARD BOXES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS INTO FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. NOTED NO DRAIN BOARD OR RACK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EITHER BY NEXT INSPECTION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED RANGE AND GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH CHAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER,WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER RANGE AND GRILL NEEDS CLEANING.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975457
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
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1970856, DATED 11/3/2016, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #16; OBSERVED PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) #18; OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. THE SMALL ROOM ADJACENT TO THE GRILL, WHERE THE CARBONATED SODA RACKS ARE LOCATED, AND IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. UPON RE INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES, AN ADDITIONAL 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND ON THE WALLS IN BOTH AREAS. ALSO, STANDING WATER AND A LEAKY ICE MACHINE WAS FOUND IN THE SAID AREA. STILL NON COMPLIANCE. #29; OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1752103, DATED 4/18/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; OBSERVED WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #45; FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 UPON RE INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES, AN ADDITIONAL 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND ON THE WALLS IN BOTH ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. ALSO, STANDING WATER AND A LEAKY ICE MACHINE WAS FOUND IN THE SAID AREA. THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IS STILL NOT CLEAN. WALL VENTS ARE NOT CLEAN, AND FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AN MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER (FROZEN FRUIT)BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP AND STEAM TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP. ALSO, USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL ON EAST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL IN REAR PREP HAVE ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES ARE NOT CLEAN. STOVE AND FRYER ARE NOT CLEAN. SPIDER WEBS AND EXCESSIVE DUST IN WALL CORNERS. BAR DOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO, FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BAR, OFFICE, AND DINING AREAS. ALSO, EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE; IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OVER THE PREP TABLE. IN THE REAR PREP. IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. LEAK UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA. LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. LEAKY FAUCET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
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Reported outcome
Pass
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975489
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.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975278
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
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1970856, DATED 11/3/2016, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #16; OBSERVED PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) #18; OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. THE SMALL ROOM ADJACENT TO THE GRILL, WHERE THE CARBONATED SODA RACKS ARE LOCATED, AND IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. UPON RE INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES, AN ADDITIONAL 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND ON THE WALLS IN BOTH AREAS. ALSO, STANDING WATER AND A LEAKY ICE MACHINE WAS FOUND IN THE SAID AREA. STILL NON COMPLIANCE. #29; OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1752103, DATED 4/18/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; OBSERVED WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #45; FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 UPON RE INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES, AN ADDITIONAL 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND ON THE WALLS IN BOTH ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. ALSO, STANDING WATER AND A LEAKY ICE MACHINE WAS FOUND IN THE SAID AREA. THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IS STILL NOT CLEAN. WALL VENTS ARE NOT CLEAN, AND FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AN MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER (FROZEN FRUIT)BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP AND STEAM TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP. ALSO, USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL ON EAST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL IN REAR PREP HAVE ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES ARE NOT CLEAN. STOVE AND FRYER ARE NOT CLEAN. SPIDER WEBS AND EXCESSIVE DUST IN WALL CORNERS. BAR DOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO, FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BAR, OFFICE, AND DINING AREAS. ALSO, EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE; IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OVER THE PREP TABLE. IN THE REAR PREP. IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. LEAK UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA. LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. LEAKY FAUCET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970856
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
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. THE SMALL ROOM ADJACENT TO THE GRILL, WHERE THE CARBONATED SODA RACKS ARE LOCATED, AND IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1752103, DATED 4/18/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; OBSERVED WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #45; FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AN MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER (FROZEN FRUIT)BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP AND STEAM TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP. ALSO, USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL ON EAST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL IN REAR PREP HAVE ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES ARE NOT CLEAN. STOVE AND FRYER ARE NOT CLEAN. SPIDER WEBS AND EXCESSIVE DUST IN WALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO, FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BAR, OFFICE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE; IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OVER THE PREP TABLE. IN THE REAR PREP. IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. LEAK UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA. LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. LEAKY FAUCET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL 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
1752103
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: OBSERVED WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751797
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SAUSAGE, AND CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 51.7F. COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUNE USE OF COOLER, UNTIL COOLER HAS BEEN SERVICED AND HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. CHORIZZO SAUSAGE AT 48.2F, 1 LBS VALUED AT $15, STUFFED PEPPERS, 50.5F, 1 LBS VALUED AT $15, AND 1 LB OF CHEESE VALUED AT $10. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA WITH A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, SEVERE BUILD UP, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482904, DATED 8/21/2015. VIOLATION #32; BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. VIOLATION #33; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #35; CEILING TILE WITH BLACK STAINED SUBSTANCE IN DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS AND MENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, LIGHT MISSING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND ABOVE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482936
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE WITH BLACK STAINED SUBSTANCE IN DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: TWO BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482904
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
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT REAR PREP AREA,INSIDE THE SINK TWO LARGE CONTAINERS AND UNCLEANED POT AND PANS NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,MEN'S WASHROOM NO SOAP PROVIDED.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST AT SAID SINKS. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIME ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED 10 HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND FRONT WINDOWS ALSO 30 PLUS SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES;CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-9-2014 REPORT # 1464422 #32-FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TOP OF DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND SHELVING UNITS. #34-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. (BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT) PRESENTLY WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MY SELF) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE WITH BLACK STAINED SUBSTANCE IN DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: TWO BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464422
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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODD.(HANDLES RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TOP OF DISHMACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND SHELVING UNITS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. (BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT)
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106976
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.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106965
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
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,PRESENTLY 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZE SOLUTION AT DISH MACHINE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.A WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALUMINUM LIDS ARE USED FOR DIVIDERS BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. LIQUID SPILLAGE ON WALL BY THE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEAD LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ON GROUND,OUTSIDE REAR PARKING LOT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE ITEMS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NO ICE SCOOP OR ICE SCOOP CONTAINER PROVIDED FOR ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SCOOPS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60626
177 of 236 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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