Burrito Arceliano
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Burrito Arceliano six times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PEELING WALLS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE IN CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD FOO SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2614539 ON 03/26/2025. #10. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PEELING WALLS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE IN CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD FOO SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE A BUCKET OF ICE STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE INSIDE A CLEAN STORAGE AREA OR A KNIFE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jan 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 9, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM FREEZER IS LOCATED OR REMOVE THE SAID ICE CREAM FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (UNUSED HOT WATER TANK, CLUTTER ETC) STORED IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE DINING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burrito Arceliano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burrito Arceliano on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burrito Arceliano?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Burrito Arceliano.
Has Burrito Arceliano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burrito Arceliano have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burrito Arceliano 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 Burrito Arceliano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burrito Arceliano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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