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DEL REY TORTILLERIA, INC.

2701 S TRUMBULL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DEL REY TORTILLERIA, INC. has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 21, 2011. The most recent inspection, on June 20, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on January 21, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on January 21, 2011. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2011. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 RUSTED OUT LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE ON PRODUCTION LINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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 ALL SHELVING UNITS IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM,VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PRODUCTION AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT LOCKER ROOMS,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,BREAK ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 PIPE AT HAND SINK ON PRODUCTION LINE,3- COMPARTMENT SINK NO RUNNING WATER,MEN'S URINAL LEAKING,2- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
  3. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM OVERHEAD RUSTY VENTILATION UNIT ON TO READY TO EAT TORTILLAS ON CONVEYOR BELT DURING PRODUCTION,ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON VENTS OF VENTILATION UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE OPERATION ON PRODUCTION LINE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR FOOD,REMOVE RUST,CLEAN VENTS & MAINTAIN.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOORS,SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASES IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM,2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA & TAMALE HUSK ARE STORED,UNUSED ROOM ON 2ND FL. IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ALSO GARBAGE DOOR,REAR OVER HEAD DOOR,FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/21/11.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS MISSING ON 2 DUMPSTERS,TRASH OVER FLOWING,FOOD DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST RODENT PROOF DUMPSTERS,CLEAN & REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM GROUND.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 RUSTED OUT LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE ON PRODUCTION LINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM,VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PRODUCTION AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT LOCKER ROOMS,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,BREAK ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleanedMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PRODUCTION AREA NEAR OVER HEAD DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 PIPE AT HAND SINK ON PRODUCTION LINE,3- COMPARTMENT SINK NO RUNNING WATER,MEN'S URINAL LEAKING,2- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.OBSERVED CLUTTER & FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON 2ND FLOOR FLOOR,MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR.

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