Tacos El Rey

February 16, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE IN 1ST FL. REAR BAR /PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST INSTALL HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PORK,STEAK,BEEF RIBS,BEANS,ETC)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:17 A.M. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 11LBS. PORK ON A SPIT AT 51.6F.1LB.S COOKED BEEF RIBS 47.1F.AND 1LB. COOKED PORK RIBS 58.5F ON STEAM TABLE.1LBS. COOKED ONIONS AND PEPPERS 46.2F ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE, APPX.14LBS. $39.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOOD LEDGE AT FRONT CASHIER AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN CLOSET AND FURNACE ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS .1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING IN BETWEEN WOOD BEAMS UNDERNEATH REAR BAR SERVICE COUNTER AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/16/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR IN LEFT CORNER MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BASEMENT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT REAR BAR AREA MUST APPLY A SEALANT.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRAINBOARD AT REAR BAR/PREP AREA FOR MANUAL WARE WASHING OF UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,COOLERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLE IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN FRONT LOBBY AREA BEHIND PLANTERS. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND OUTSIDE OF SAME AND IN FURNANCE ROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. • MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 24, 2022: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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