Burrito Beach

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2016, Burrito Beach has 17 inspections in the public record. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Burrito Beach on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP MEAT REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED/LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS/CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 18, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN & REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS & PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREPP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Dec 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORGE RACK EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK, WATER HEATER AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN & REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS & PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREPP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER, HOT TEMP AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT 83.4F SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORGE RACK EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK, WATER HEATER AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS & PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREPP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN & REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF INTERIOR AND EXTERNAL CLEANING (MICROWAVES, ALL COOLING UNTIS, PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS, AND INSIDE UPRIGHT CUSTARD FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT SERVING LINE HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING, REAR PREP/DISHEASHING AREA AS WELL AS BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM.
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Oct 26, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME IF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS @2 LBS QUINOA @49.1F (COLD HOLD) LB COOKED POTATO ROUNDS @51F, 5 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF@81F,0.5 LBS SLICED HAM @53.7F,4 LBS COOKED CHORIZO @88.0F AND COOKED RICE 150F ALL STORED INSIDE (WALK IN COOLER) AND 3 LBS DICED TOMAOTES @53.0F(FRONT LINE CH UNIT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, CUSTARD, BEANS, RICE, DICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATETLY 25 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREPON SURFACES OF COOLERS, CEILING, HOT WATER HEATER, PREP TABLES AND ON STORED CLEAN KITCHENWARE LOCATED ON A ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE OPEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF INTERIOR AND EXTERNAL CLEANING (MICROWAVES, ALL COOLING UNTIS, PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS, AND INSIDE UPRIGHT CUSTARD FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT SERVING LINE HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING, REAR PREP/DISHEASHING AREA AS WELL AS BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Trash and food debris noted at the corners of dish washing room, instructed to clean and maintain.
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90
Feb 15, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING DOWN, COVERING WARM FOOD TIGHTLY DURING COOLING DOWN PROCESS, INSTRUCTED TO COVER LOOSELY TO FACILITATE QUICK COOLING.
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95
Jan 25, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE OF A DRY STORAGE BIN WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ON THE DRY STORAGE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE BIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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82
Nov 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISPOSABLE MASK FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (COFFEE,RICE) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SINGLE USE CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE COFFEE GROUNDS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE FUNCTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE PREP SINK IN BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Oct 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD IN THE TAGGED FRONT LINE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 6# SALSA(46.4F-92.3F),1/2# COOKED CORN(48.1F),1# SOUR CREAM(62.4F),2# SHREDDED CHEESE(48.1F),2# GUACAMOLE(46.9F), 1# CUT TOMATOES (50.5F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE: FACILITY DISCARDED THE FOODS ON THE TAGGED COOLER WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.11. Inspector Comments: - ON SITE FOR TAG REMOVAL OF THE SERVING LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVING LINE COOLER UNIT IS 46.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE SERVING LINE PREP COOLER REMAINS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THE COOLER AND REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-302.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A DISPOSABLE MASK FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (COFFEE,RICE) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-201.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SINGLE USE CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE COFFEE GROUNDS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE FUNCTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE PREP SINK IN BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVING LINE COOLER UNIT IS 51.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. THE SERVING LINE COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THE COOLER AND REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD ON THE SERVICE LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 6# OF SALSA(46.4F-47.6F) AND 1# OF QUINOA(56.1F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A REPORTED TOTAL VALUE OF $18.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A DISPOSABLE MASK FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (COFFEE,RICE) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SINGLE USE CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE COFFEE GROUNDS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE FUNCTION. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE PREP SINK IN BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Oct 16, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN TOP LOADING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F, 2LBS OF GUACAMOLE, AT A VALUE OF $13.00 47.8F, 1LB OF QUINOA SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $10.00 47.8F, 2LBS OF CORN RELISH, AT A VALUE OF $7.00 48.7F, 3LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES AT A VALUE OF $12.00 47.7F, 3LBS OF TOMATILLO SAUCE, AT A VALUE OF $20.00 47.8F, 3LBS OF MILD SALSA AT A VALUE $10.00 47.8F, 3.5LBS OF HOT SALSA. AT A VALUE OF $15.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 17.5LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF$87.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL/PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES."
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Apr 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED BEANS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 96.0 F AND 106.0 F INSIDE WARMER. HOWEVER SAID WARMER AMBIENT AIR TEMERATURE AT 180.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE COOKED BEANS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY STEP LADDER STORED NEXT TO CLEAN POTS AND PANS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL NEW REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE MISSING AREA HAS AN EPOXY THAT THE FACILITY IS WAITING TO BE APPROVED OF BY THE HOSPITAL. FAICLITY HAS 90 DAYS TO FILL ABOVE MENTIONED AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
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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 21, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burrito Beach?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 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 five 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.

How often is Burrito Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burrito Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.