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El Charro Mexican Food

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DBA: El Charro

2547 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

License #2895606โ€ขInspected 84 days ago
Current
0
Violations
35
Corrections
0
Inspections
7
Failures
3
Pests
1

Last Inspection

Jan 13, 2026Pass
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

1 pest report within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • roaches!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 2mo ago

    Violation Categories

    ๐ŸงฝCleaning & Sanitation24
    ๐Ÿ—๏ธStructural Issues18
    ๐Ÿ€Pest Control12
    ๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature Control8
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธEquipment & Utensils5
    ๐ŸšฐPlumbing / Water3

    Inspection Timeline

    Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
    Sep 3, 20241 violation ยท 2 correctionsPass
    Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
    Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass

    +7 more inspections available

    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has El Charro Mexican Food passed its last health inspection?
    Yes, El Charro Mexican Food passed its most recent health inspection on January 13, 2026.
    How many health violations does El Charro Mexican Food have?
    El Charro Mexican Food has 35 total health violations across 7 inspections on record.
    How often is El Charro Mexican Food inspected?
    El Charro Mexican Food has been inspected 7 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has El Charro Mexican Food ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, El Charro Mexican Food has failed 3 out of 7 health inspections (43% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
    Does El Charro Mexican Food have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    El Charro Mexican Food has 1 pest-related citation on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 1 rodent finding (rats or mice), 1 fly or insect finding.
    Is El Charro Mexican Food safe to eat at?
    El Charro Mexican Food passed its most recent health inspection on January 13, 2026. The restaurant has 35 total violations across 7 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.

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