TAQUERIA EL CHARRO.

Chicago Health Dept

6661 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2017.

Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 5

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILING PANELS MISSING AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA AND OVER WAITRESS STATION AT EAST AREA AISO LIGHT SHIELD GREASY UNDER HOTLINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK WITH A THREADED FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE TPREVENT BACKFLOW.

JAN 30

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE CASHIER AREA. NOTEDED SMOKE STAIN ON CEILING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND TO CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING.

OCT 27

2016

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM FOIL, AND GROCERY BAGS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF ALL. THE USE OF CARDBOARD, FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD OR TO USE ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ARE PROHIBITED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER DINING AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; HALLWAY WHERE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA ARE NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. CEILING VENTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE GRAFFITI OFF WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEAM THERMOMETERS NEEDED ON SITE. PLEASE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN & STAEK, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER, AND ON DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO RUST BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, ALSO TOILET ROOM FLOOR IS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA OF THE PREMISES AND TOILET ROOM. ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CHEST FREEZER WITH BROWN LID IN POOR REPAIR,INTERIOR LINER OF THE LID IS BROKEN RE-TAPED AGAIN AND AGAIN, TAPE IS DIRTY AND NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER REPAIRED WITH CEMENT,ROUGH AND UNEVEN SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE HALLWAY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PLASTIC WALL TILES NOT PROPER SEALED, ALSO WITH GRAFFITI INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID WALL TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING A LADDER TO BE ABLE TO TURN ON MANUALLY THE LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD,ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SWITCH AT SAID LIGHT BULBS.GREASE ON LIGHT BULB/LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WASH BOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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MAR 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(MUST SEAL PAINT)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SMALL LEAK AT CEILING AT HALLWAYS LEADING TO REAR EXIT.

MAR 8

2013

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 26

2013

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-10-12,REPORT #679752 #38-PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE MOP SINK OBSERVED TODAY NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDE AT MOP SINK,ALSO A GARDEN HOSE IS INSIDE THE MOP SINK WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DIRTY AND BROKEN CAULKING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN PIPE BEHIND THE STOVE,GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(SOUTH END)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,FRONT AREA.

APR 17

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, IN PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE MOP SINK.

APR 10

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED PULLED PORK STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 124.1F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING PROCESS METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT PRESENT TIME.UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40.9F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 12, VALUE 20.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77790-14

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-4-11, REPORT #63844 #32-REPAIR TISSUE HOLDER IN BOYS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE BASKETS IN RESTROOMS #34-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN AND DINING,AND PAINT PEELING ON FLOOR AT REAR HALL. #35-REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR IN THE ALL BY RESTROOMS AND CLEAN VENT ON WALL AT FURNACE AREA,AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS / FIXTURES ON HOOD WALLS WITH GREASE. #42-HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO77790-14

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, IN PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR,UNEVEN PAVEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND THE FAUCET OF ALL THREE WASHROOMS,BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND MINERALS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE MOP SINK.

OCT 4

2011

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS AND COOKING SPOONS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS .

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. REPAIR PAINT PEELING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE IN FRONT,AND TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN BOYS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE BASKETS IN RESTROOMS.

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. CLEAN AND DEFROST STAINS AND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR REACH IN FREEZER BY EXPOSE HAND SINK AT FRONT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FDAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN AND DINING,AND PAINT PEELING ON FLOOR AT REAR HALL.

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. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR IN THE ALL BY RESTROOMS AND CLEAN VENT ON WALL AT FURNACE AREA,AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS / FIXTURES ON HOOD WALLS WITH GREASE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR DISLOCATED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR,AND KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON HAND WASH SINKS IN RESTROOMS AND AT FRONT PREP / SERVING AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR CLEAN OUTER CLOTHING (APRON) WHILE HANDLING FOODS, HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.

NOV 26

2010

PASS 5 violations

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. REMOVE TAPE FROM JUICE MAKER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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. HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.

Minor Pest Activity

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. REPAIR HOLE IN FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.

Minor Pest Activity

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. REPAIR HOLES AROUND PIPES IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND RIGHT OF HOOD VENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS FOR REAR STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR PEST CONTROL. REMOVE SODA STORED ON FLOOR. BASEBOARDS PULLING AWAY FROM WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM, REAR FURNACE ROOM AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ACROSS FROM CHEST FREEZER. REPAIR HERE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL OR REMOVE THREADS TO PREVENT USE OF HOSE. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE FOR TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPLACE WIRE USED FOR FLUSHING.

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