OCT 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA EL CHARRO.
EAT. 86/100
6661 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 5, 2017 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 302017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 30
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 272016PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2016
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEAM THERMOMETERS NEEDED ON SITE. PLEASE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 262015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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)
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)
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.
FEB 262013FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2013
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(SOUTH END)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,FRONT AREA.
APR 172012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE MOP SINK.
APR 102012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE MOP SINK.
OCT 42011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2011
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 262010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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