EL CHICO
7621 BAKER BLVD, Richland Hills, TX, 76118
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 25, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 92
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (13)
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification
Observed no certified food manager on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure a certified food manager is on site at all operating hours.
Permit 1553B4AE-725F-449C-A811-80E10C3819D5
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no written procedures for bodily fluid events on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure written procedures for bodily fluid events are readily available.
Permit 1553B4AE-725F-449C-A811-80E10C3819D5
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed no paper towels at hand sinks in lounge area.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are properly supplied and accessible at all times.
Permit 1553B4AE-725F-449C-A811-80E10C3819D5
- 50
Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Observed no cold water available at hand sinks and three compartment sink.Corrective Actions: Ensure cold water is available at hand sinks and three compartment sink.
Permit 1553B4AE-725F-449C-A811-80E10C3819D5
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification
Observed no certified food manager on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure a certified food manager is on site at all operating hours.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no written procedures for bodily fluid events on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure written procedures for bodily fluid events are readily available.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
- 9
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternate procedure properly allowed
Observed food prep employee bare hand contact taco shell while preparing tacos.Corrective Actions: Ensure alternative procedures followed to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat food items while preparing food.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed red sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink near ware washing machine.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are properly supplied and accessible at all times.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed accumulation of black organic like matter on interior of ice machine.Corrective Actions: Ensure ice machine is regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent accumulation of organic matter.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid near flat top grill with no label.Corrective Actions: Ensure food items no longer in original container are labeled with common food name.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observed damp wiping cloths stored on storage tables near tea dispensing machine.Corrective Actions: Ensure damp wiping cloths are stored in sanitizing solution when not in use.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed holes in wall near coving tiles in dry storage room. Observed damaged and missing tiles on wall near ware washing machine area. Observed holes on ceiling above ice machine area.Corrective Actions: Ensure damaged and missing physical facilities throughout kitchen area are repaired or replaced in order to maintain smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent properties.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observed non-functional light fixture under vent hood above flat top grill.Corrective Actions: Ensure light fixtures in food preparation and food storage areas are functional and shatterproof.
Permit 65445C7F-37F3-40A9-A1AF-A6C91E1EB656
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.