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El Rey Del Taco & Burritos

October 4, 2010 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLER,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOKED DESSERTS IN CONTAINERS LABLE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & WALL.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEEP FRYER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,LID ON FRUIT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN BASEMENT & 1ST FL. FRONT MOP SINK CLOSET,DOOR KNOB ON REAR LAUNDRY ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLES,MICRO WAVE,DEEP FRYERS,UNUSED COOLER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY & 1ST FL. FRONT MOP SINK CLOSET.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ADJACENT ROOM TO REAR PREP AREA. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION LINE AT REAR PREP HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector 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.THERMOMETER FOR FREEZER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF OFF FLOOR IN REAR LAUNDRY STORAGE,BASEMENT.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 27, 2010: 10 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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