Baby Burritos
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2013, Baby Burritos has 19 inspections in the public record. On Mar 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Baby Burritos on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMIN NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REQUEST REINSPECTION BY CDPH PRIOR TO USING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: STEAK 54.9F, PORK 52.4F, CUT TOMATOES 62.1F, CHEESE 53.3F, EGGS 54.1F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMIN NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES ABOVE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Apr 5, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS MISS LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTELY LABEL (RIGHT PRODUCT NAME).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCT MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 30, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, CEVICHE) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED, COOKED TO ORDER, OR RAW AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Jun 21, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOORS HAVE SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Jun 12, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABLED ,( FLOUR,RICE,ETC). MUST INSTALL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Dec 19, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD(SHREDDED LETTUCE, CHEESE, ETC) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 145.4F, CHICKEN 146.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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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 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, BEANS, RICE, ETC NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN REAR STORAGE AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 14, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (GUACAMOLE, HAM, ETC.)IN THE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF PORK, CHICKEN, AND BEEF OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO THAT BULK FOODS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED BY ITS COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUP, AND PLATER USED TO REHEAT FOOD IN MICROWAVE BEING REUSED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER ONE USE ONLY, AND TO DISPOSE OF THE 1 CUP, AND 10 PLATES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE POT SHELF,RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER, AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT MICROWAVE, AND FRONT FREEZER(REMOVE ICE ON BOTTOM OF FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR THE BACK DOOR. NSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE ITEMS NEAR THE BACK DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD.
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING SURFACE ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE TOP OF THE PIPES/CONDUITS BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING COVING TO THE WALL UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLES AND THE HOT WATER TANK-REMOVE FOOD/DIRT STAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOPSINK AND THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LOWER DAMAGED WALL AT THE MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AT THE REAR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THE HOT WATER TANK AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 13, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baby Burritos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baby Burritos on file is from Mar 21, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baby Burritos?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Baby Burritos.
Has Baby Burritos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baby Burritos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baby Burritos 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 Baby Burritos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baby Burritos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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