Taqueria El Charo De San Francisco
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
64
Score
TAQUERIA EL CHARO DE SAN FRANCISCO, located at 3655 E 106Th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 1, 2025, which resulted in a score of 64 and noted nine minor violations. The inspection report indicated that contamination was prevented during food preparation, storage, and display, and that food and non-food contact surfaces were cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used. Across 23 scored inspections, TAQUERIA EL CHARO DE SAN FRANCISCO has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jul 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
17
Dec 1, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Sep 10, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
45
Aug 27, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
25
Aug 10, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
47
Jun 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 15, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 20, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Dec 1, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES AND BOTTOM OF ALL COOKING UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT FAUCETS ON BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING/PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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