El Chalaco
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024
82
Score
El Chalaco in Queens, NY, has undergone three public health inspections, maintaining a low-risk status throughout its history. During the most recent inspection on August 23, 2024, the facility was cited for an improper thawing procedure and the incorrect storage of wiping cloths.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82
Apr 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Aug 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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