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TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO

6404 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620708

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608236

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE OF ANY KIND COLLOR AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE LID OF THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SANITIZER COMPARTMENT(NORTH AREA)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND RADIATOR AT HALLWAY MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AT REAR STORAGE AREA BESIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585090

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING ICE MACHINE, REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND CHEST FREEZER WORKING. MUST DECIDE WHICH ITEMS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REMOVED TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563486

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-- BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- BROKEN GLASS ON THE DOOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. 4-101.19-- THE FOLLOWING RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED: RAW WOODEN FRAME OF THE REAR PREP HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD, RAW WOOD USED TO PROP THE REAR DRAINBOARD, RAW WOOD FRAME UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK, RAW WOODEN PALLET UNDER THE REAR BOX FREEZER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15-- EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-- WALL BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED TILES, OPEN CRACKS, AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT MUST BE CLEAN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE : 6-201.17-- THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING VENT IS IN POOR REPAIR, HANGING FROM THE CEILING. MUST REPLACE. : 6-501.113-- NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. IT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. 6-501.114-- THE DAMAGED, UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. 6-403.11-- EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE: HAND BAGS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 6-304.11-- MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563153

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: POSTED WALL MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS OVER EASY AND SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS AND NO VISIBLE CONSUMER ADVISORY AT WALL POSTED MENU. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED: RAW WOODEN FRAME OF THE REAR PREP HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD, RAW WOOD USED TO PROP THE REAR DRAINBOARD, RAW WOOD FRAME UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK, RAW WOODEN PALLET UNDER THE REAR BOX FREEZER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN GLASS ON THE DOOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED TILES, OPEN CRACKS, AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT MUST BE CLEAN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. IT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE DAMAGED, UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING VENT IS IN POOR REPAIR, HANGING FROM THE CEILING. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE: HAND BAGS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2532085

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531780

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-1-20 INSPECTION # 1303855. VIOLATION 39.NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASH SINK AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARDS. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. VIOLATION 48. NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) VIOLATION 53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS VIOLATION 58. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366721

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASH SINK AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARDS. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289035

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA. RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL VARIOUS KIND OF SWEETS STORED INSIDE SELF SERVE CONTAINER ON SHELVE IN DINING AREA FOR SELF SERVE. LABEL WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES(EXTREMELY DIRTY AND ENCRUSTED WITH DRY FOOD) FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE SHELVES AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA BY THE RADIATOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER ACROSS FROM BLUE FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181949

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GLASS DOOR OF REACH IN SODA COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH BROKEN GLASS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. GLASS DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED HOODS AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN STAFF BATHROOM WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND WALLS OF STAFF BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING 2 PREP TABLES AND 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PATIO WITH CLUTTER CREATING INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS PROPERLY TO REDUCE HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955821

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955804

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1955628 DATED4/20/2017 THE VIOLATIONS ARE VIOLATION#36 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE SHIELDS. VIOLATION#38 NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. VIOLATION#45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DOOR AT THREE DOOR COOLER WITH HINGS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE BEHIND COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60626

177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • ASSYRIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION1618 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • MARIA'S1559 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • DEVON SHELL6346 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60660Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Result unavailableInspected
  • SHELL FOOD MART6346 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60660Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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