SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EL CHARRO RESTAURANT INC.

EAT. 96/100

2410 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 23, 2015 · passed

Passed all 9 inspections (1 with conditions).

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
41
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

OCT 20
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 MAINTAIN.

FEB 25
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 5
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 27
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

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FEB 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MAR 20
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORFood 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 FOOD TEMPERATURES

MINORSanitation
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 BETTER ORGANIZE AREA, MUST DISCARD ALL UNUSED ITEMS

MAR 23
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 COOLER IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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 COOLERS,A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINORPest 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 AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 16
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 IN TOILET.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOORS IN KITCHEN BY ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT, AND PROPERLY ROUTE FLOOR DRAIN PIPES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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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