El Carrito
Last inspected: Dec 21, 2022
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at El Carrito, the earliest from 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 21, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at El Carrito since Dec 21, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 21, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. --ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED TWO MIDDLE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 4, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 52.1F, RAW FISH FOUND AT 53.6F AND SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 44.6F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS AT A COST OF $70.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 4-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.8F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MIDDLE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 17, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BELOW FLAT TOP GRILL IN MAIN PREP AREA: BEEF AT 47.5F, CHICKEN AT 49.6F, CHICKEN AT 49.8F, PORK AT 48.9F, AND FISH AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20, APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $4.50, APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PORK VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30, AND APPROXIMATELY 1LBS OF FISH VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, AND FISH MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED, SUCH AS CEVICHE, WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLAIMER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Mar 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN WALK IN COOLER, REACH UNDER COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (COOKED MEATS SAUCES) INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST STORED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN HOT HOLDING UNIT COVERED AND PROTECTED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED REACH OVER FREEZER COVER, MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH UNDER COOLER DOOR
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE WOOD BUTCHER STAND USED FOR LARGE MIXER STAND
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN A PREP COOLER AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CHOPPING BOARD FOR COOKED MEATS IN POOR REPAIR, WORN WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC AND HOLES. MUST REPLACE.---RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT CHIP AND CASHIER STATIONS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REAR DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.---INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.---DIRTY WALLS IN SAME AREAS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HOSE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.---DRIPPING CONDENSATION ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.---ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 9, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON CEILING AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON PREP TABLE AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 2, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE WITH SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON CEILING AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON PREP TABLE AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Mar 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 53F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. WALK IN COOLER WAS RESTORED TO 40F DURING INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL COOLER OF DRAWERS BELOW STOVE WAS FOUND AT 50F AND TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 20 LBS OF RICE AT 54.5 F VALUED AT $15, 20 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.2F VALUED AT $50, 40LBS OF BEEF AT 47.8F VALUED AT $100, 20LBS OF BEANS VALUED AT $30 AT 62F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING BEEF CHICKEN AND FISH. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS AND CLEAN BEHIND
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS : SHOES COATS PURSES AND EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD DOR THE PUBLIC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: : OBERVED CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER WITH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE OLD COKING EQUIPMENT AND KEEP CLOSET CLEAN AND ORGANIZED SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON GROUND AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND. MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS AND CLEAN BEHIND.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS : SHOES COATS PURSES AND EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD DOR THE PUBLIC.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN COOLER BELOW GRILLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETER THAT READS 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES OR REPAIR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBERVED CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER WITH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE OLD COKING EQUIPMENT AND KEEP CLOSET CLEAN AND ORGANIZED SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS.
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Apr 14, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage area in hot water storage closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed brick, exposed wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Carrito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Carrito on file is from Dec 21, 2022. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Carrito?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Carrito.
Has El Carrito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Carrito have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Carrito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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