EL REY DEL TACO & BURRITOS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED CHOPPED STEAK FOR TACOS ON SHELF BELOW GRIDDLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 78.4 BEING USED FOR STEAK TACOS APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS VALUED AT $10.00. CHOPPED STEAK WAS DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SILVERWARE STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD RISERS USED AS FLOORING IN KITCHEN AREA. THE USE OF RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND HAS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD RISERS USED AS FLOORING IN KITCHEN AREA. THE USE OF RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND HAS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.