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El Charro Restaurant Inc

2410 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
96/100

Clean record — passed all 9 inspections

Inspections
9
8 passed
Last Inspected
2015-02-23
Pass Rate
89%
0 failures
Score
96/100
EAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-02-23
No failures across all 9 inspections on record
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Sanitation serious 27×
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Pest Activity minor
2015-02-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLER DOOR AT THE 2-REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD AROUND FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS,RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-10-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN REFRIGERATION GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BATHROOM CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAIN...

2014-02-25 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL SHELF WITH RUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR OF PREP AREA (NEXT TO 2 CHEST FREEZER)

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2013-11-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN HAVE PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA, MUST DISCARD ALL UNUSED ITEMS.

2013-02-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UPPER NORTH WALL EXHAUST AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN AREA,LIGHTS OVER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING REAR MUST BE SHIELDED.

2013-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UPPER NORTH WALL EXHAUST AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN AREA,LIGHTS OVER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING REAR MUST BE SHIELDED.

2012-03-20 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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 CHESTER FREEZER DOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY-OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, AND MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

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 cleaned. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST FAN ATTACHED TO WALL IN KITCHEN AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING ...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ...

2011-03-23 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS AT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP CO...

minor Sanitation

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALLL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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 cleaned.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENING ON CEILING IN KITCHEN ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLER...

minor Pest Activity

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE...

2010-07-16 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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 GASKETS INSIDE FLOOR REACH IN FREEZER LID COOVER IN KITCHEN,AND REMOVE INK MARKS ON PAPER NAPKIN DIPENSER...

minor Sanitation

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 METAL COMPARTMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING UNITS BY REACH IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED CONCERET...

minor Sanitation

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 cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL IN ENTRANCE TO TOILET.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPAIR MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS ABOVE STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN.

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