El Rey De La Costa
Last inspected: Jul 13, 2022
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The health department has logged nine inspections at El Rey De La Costa, the earliest from 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 13, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at El Rey De La Costa is from Jul 13, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Rey De La Costa is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jul 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT, 15 DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, 2O DROPPINGS UNDER BEER PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SPICES, SALT ETC)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT FAUCET HANDLE (WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNNING) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSETS (ELECTRICAL, SODA SYRUP, BOILER ROOM).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2537259 ON 10/25/21: 38 - OBSERVED APPROIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR COOLERS AND SINKS AND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE WIRE STORAGE SHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM AROUND THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Oct 25, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR COOLERS AND SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES SEAFOOD AND RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. MUST DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (IE. RAW SHRIMP) OR ADD A STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS.
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Feb 11, 2020
License
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL UNISEX AND LADY'S BATHROOMS BATHROOM
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Jan 24, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 03/05/2019 REPORT #2268882 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION # 10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION # 50 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION # 55 FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON BAR AND BASEMENT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION ON BAR AND BASEMENT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL UNISEX AND LADY'S BATHROOMS BATHROOM
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Mar 5, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 25, 2019
License
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SHRIMPS,CEVICHES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MAY BE STORED HANDLES UP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN KITCHEN. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT FRONT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rey De La Costa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rey De La Costa on file is from Jul 13, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rey De La Costa?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Rey De La Costa.
Has El Rey De La Costa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Rey De La Costa have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rey De La Costa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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