El Churrito3

3796 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60652

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Churrito3 three times, with records going back to 2019. El Churrito3 was last inspected on Sep 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

El Churrito3's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2023

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2019

License

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Churrito3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Churrito3 on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has El Churrito3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Churrito3 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Churrito3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Churrito3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Churrito3 is inspected about once every two years on average.

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