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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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Inspection history
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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955628
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT FOOD AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.TOLD FOODHANDLER TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER COMPLIED
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751460
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 BROKEN GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER (NORTH WALL),AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. USE OF GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE TO STORE FOOD IN, AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 2-COMP AND 3-COMP SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734229
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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632083
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; ON THE SOUTH WALL WHERE FOOD IS STORED AND ON THE TOILET ROOM WALL, AND ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. ALSO, FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSSTUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONSTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482825, DATED 6/22/15. VIOLATION #32; GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION# 34; BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA DRY.ITEMS(FOOD,CANS,BABY CUP, ETC.) UNDER THE WOOD PATIO AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #35; EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #41; OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER (NORTH WALL),AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. USE OF GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE TO STORE FOOD IN, AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 2-COMP AND 3-COMP SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482825
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: BOTTOM SHELF OD THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM,NEED TO REPLACE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA DRY.ITEMS(FOOD,CANS,BABY CUP, ETC.) UNDER THE WOOD PATIO AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT HALLWAY ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED,
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482809
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THREE DOORS REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 53F.TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.7F AND POP COOLER WITH DESERT(FLAN AND CUSTARD) STORED INSIDE AT AIR TEMP OF 53F TAGGED POP COOLER AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. TAGGED UNITS" HELD FOR INSPECTION".DO NOT USE TAGGED COOLERS.UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED RICE,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED STEAK ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 62F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 50F;54.1F; 54.5F; 56.4F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.7F.COOKED HOT SAUCE AT TEMP OF 54F;SLICED BEEF WITH SAUCE AND ONIONS AT TEMP OF 53.9F; MEAT FAT AT TEMP OF 53F;MILK AT TEMP OF 52F;COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 51F TO 53F.SOUPS AT TEMP F 52F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 52F; MELTED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 49.7F.RAW STEAKS AT TEMP OF 51F. 9 EACH FLAN AT TEMP OF 52.3F; 9 EACH OF CUSTARD AT TEMP OF 53.5F; AND 6 EACH CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 53F,MENTIONED FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE FRONT REACH-IN POP COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. ALL ABUSED FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 200,VALUE 360 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER:FOUND RAW ROLLED GROUND BEEF STORED AT BOTTOM OF SHELVE ON TOP RUSTY WATER,AND UNIT CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING TO SHELVES AND FOOD FROM CONDENSER UNIT.NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION INSTALLED INSIDE THE UNIT. WAST LINE CONNECTION MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED /CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN FROM BOTH UNITS. THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH SAME PROBLEM.OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON TOP THE COVERED FOOD,HOWEVER A LOT OF LIDS WERE BROKEN AND WHIT HOLES WHICH WASTE WATER WAS DRAINING ON FOOD.ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED(RICE,COOKED BEEF WITH SAUCE AND ONIONS,AND RED SAUCE). ALSO BOTH UNITS DOORS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO UNIT.COLD AIR IS LOST AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST RE-ADJUST/REPAIR DOORS TO UNITS TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE:40F AND BELOW OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,ALSO ON PANELS AND SCREWS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-14-14,REPORT #1464579 #33-FOUND WOOD PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. (DEEP GROOVES). #35-FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.(MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE) #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTTOM SHELF OD THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM,NEED TO REPLACE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA DRY.ITEMS(FOOD,CANS,BABY CUP, ETC.) UNDER THE WOOD PATIO AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT HALLWAY ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED,
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464579
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND WOOD PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. (DEEP GROOVES).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.(MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE)
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391485
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,BEANS,ETC.)
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391469
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
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,BEANS,ETC.)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY P-TRAP/DRAINAGE PIPING AT WASHBOWL INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106991
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: A LOT OF DEBRIS STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR: BROKEN CEMENT, BROKEN BRICKS,WOODS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,AND STAGNATED WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL NEEDED. KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WOOD CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ARE BROKEN AND SATURATED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DINIG AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,HEAVILY LEAKING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106970
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BASEMENT DOOR OPENED, OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT IS LOCATED UNDER THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND KEEP BASEMENT DOOR CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: A LOT OF DEBRIS STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR: BROKEN CEMENT, BROKEN BRICKS,WOODS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,AND STAGNATED WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL NEEDED. KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WOOD CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ARE BROKEN AND SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DINIG AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,HEAVILY LEAKING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPES.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106718
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO · 6404 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 108F TO 110.1F; MINESTRONE SOUP AT TEMP OF 116.6F TO 116.9F; CHICKEN BROTH AT TEMP OF 127.9F TO 130F. FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP THE TABLE. NO PROOF OF TIME,TEMPERATURE AND COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE $ 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE SCOOP CONTAINER HANDLE IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A BBQ UNIT OUTSIDE REAR PATIO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN CEILING WALL UNDER THE STAIRCASE MUST BE SEALED, SOUTH-EAST SIDE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT SAID SINK,UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: A LOT OF WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED UNDER THE OUTSIDE WOOD PATIO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.
Local context · Chicago
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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