⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

TAQUERIA EL CHARO DE SAN FRANCISCO

3655 E 106TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: South Chicago

License #: 1741003

22
Total Inspections
15
Passed
5
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2025 Inspection

April 3, 2025• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 20, 2024 Inspection

August 20, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PREVEN...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2024 Inspection

January 8, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO OPEN CUPS ON COFFEE ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO ...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 26, 2023 Inspection

July 26, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2023 Inspection

July 19, 2023• Canvass• 26 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED TOWELS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN. TOWELS WERE RE...(+25 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 23, 2022 Inspection

November 23, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EGGS). INSTRUCTE...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2019 Inspection

September 4, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 14 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE O...(+13 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2019 Inspection

August 27, 2019• Canvass• 19 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE O...(+18 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 10, 2018 Inspection

August 10, 2018• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY OF PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PRO...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2018 Inspection

June 11, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AREAS UN...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2017 Inspection

May 15, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2016 Inspection

December 19, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,LITTER...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2016 Inspection

April 8, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE SHEVLING INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER RUSTED AND DIRTY. MUST REMOVE RUST,CLEAN AND MAIN...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 3, 2015 Inspection

December 3, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BILK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2015 Inspection

January 13, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 13, 2014 Inspection

August 13, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST.FLOOR STORAGE AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. (IE. BEANS, RICE, SUG...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2013 Inspection

April 25, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.31 RODENT/MICE ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 11, 2012 Inspection

December 11, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST ADDITIONAL WIC COOLER ON PREMISES TO MAINTAIN PO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2011 Inspection

June 20, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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