Burrito Beach
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Burrito Beach has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Burrito Beach dates to Jan 14, 2016.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND EXTERIOR VENT COVER ON ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN CEILING PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO REFGERATOR THREMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PREP LINE.MUST INSTALL.
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Feb 9, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AT THE SIDE OF THE TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FLOOR IN THIS AREA HAS DEEP GROVES WITHOUT GROUTING. MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2 MICROWAVE OVENS. MUST ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 2 MICROWAVES STATED ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2 MICROWAVE OVENS. MUST ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 2 MICROWAVES STATED ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE PLUMBING FIXTURE LOCATED ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS/FREZZER IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE CAGE. CLEAN VENTS INSIDE AT TOP OF REAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING IN REAR AND EXHAUST VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Aug 15, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN STORAGE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DERBIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Feb 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 12LBS OF COOKED RICE (APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $25.00 IN DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PANS INSIDE A LARGER STAINLESS STEEL PAN IN COLD WATER SITTING ON A PREP TABLE AT 88.7F NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #H000083329 18 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT WALL AT BASE OF 3COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT FRONT 3COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT LINE UNDER COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BY REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Jan 6, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS(GREASE/DUST BUILD UP).
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Mar 8, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Rubber gasket at middle door of front prep cooler must be fixed, mis-alligned, including the right door of rear prep cooler.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Interior of mop sink must be free of debris/dirt; floor areas behind heavy equipment need cleaning also.
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Feb 4, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Must store ice scoop on a clean,dry place.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Food debris on cooler floors, door gaskets, under soda nozzles must be removed & kept clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors along wallbases at both prep areas & under dry storage shelvings at front serving area must be kept clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Dusty fan guards of coolers must be kept cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Loose faucet knob at front handsink (for hot water), must be fixed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burrito Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burrito Beach on file is from Jan 14, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burrito Beach?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Burrito Beach.
Has Burrito Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burrito Beach have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burrito Beach means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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