Burrito Buggy
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2014
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Inspectors have visited Burrito Buggy seven times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 26, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 26, 2014
Reinspection
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: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES,SINKS,CABINETS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF COOKED VEGETABLES,SOUR CREAM,VARIOUS SOUPS,CHICKEN,COOKED RICE,COOKED BEANS,EGGS,GRAVY AND CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.1-60.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES,SINKS,CABINETS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. AS WELL AS CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND RICE AT THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDER EXHAUST HOOD AT FRONT COOKING LINE AREA AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SMALL OVEN UNDER EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REPLACE DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT EXHAUST HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WINDOWS AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS IN THE SAME MENTIONED AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AND NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT CLOSEST TO THE FRONT WINDOWS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AT LIGHTS SHIELDS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE CUSTOMER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DUST ACCUMULATION AT ALL EXHAUST HOOD VENTS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES INOPERABLE COCA COLA DISPENSING MACHINE AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND INOPERABLE ICE MACHINE AT REAR AREA.
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
5 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. CLEAN THE SINK BACK SPLASH AND REPAIR THE BATHROOM TOWEL HOLDER..
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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. THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL IS FULL OF GREASE AND THE BASEBOARD PERIMETER HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. REPLACE THE DIRTY PLYWOOD WALK IN COOLER FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN. REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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. THE WALL ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING TILES AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT SO THE SPACE CAN BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND PIGEON WASTE FROM THE BACK DOOR AREA AND UNDER THE WASTE CONTAINER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEE FOUND A HAT AND PUT IT ON.
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Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Aug 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 4 pans of chicken, lamb, chick pea and tofu stews were found at 107 f - 117 f in the steam table. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. The above foods were reheated to 165 f at this time. The steam table was turned up to 155 f at this time.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. The bathroom sink is out of order and has no hot water, repair the sink so it is fully functional.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous violations from Report # 157578 dated May 15, 2009 not corrected include, (32) Dirty walk-in cooler shelves. (33) Greasy ice machine door interior. (34) Uncrusted grease buildup on the baseboards behind the grill and stove. (35) Greasy buildpu on the walls, ceiling vents and menu boards. (38) Leaky bathroom sink drain. Correct all of the above repeat 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. Clean, rinse and sanitize every refrigerator interior and maintain in sanitary condition.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burrito Buggy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burrito Buggy on file is from Jun 26, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burrito Buggy?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Burrito Buggy.
Has Burrito Buggy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burrito Buggy have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burrito Buggy 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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