Burrito Beach

1000 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Burrito Beach has been inspected six times since 2021. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Burrito Beach on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY WITH HOT WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER CONTACTED A PLUMBER AND FACILITY OWNER. HOT WATER ADJUSTED AND OBSERVED AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID DOCUMENTATION.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WIRE SPICE RACKS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN THE DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER BENEATH THE GRILL.

May 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Mar 23, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

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Oct 7, 2021

License

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN AND BELOW FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SAID FLOOR DRAIN.

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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 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burrito Beach?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burrito Beach.

Has Burrito Beach's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burrito Beach have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burrito Beach means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Burrito Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burrito Beach is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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