Burrito House
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Burrito House has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ONJ CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AN MAIBTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DAMAGED GASKET ON 2-DOOR TALL MEAT FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE SREA. MUST MAINTAIN AND REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP WATER RESERVOIR AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS ALSO LABEL SOAP BOTTLE AT HANDWASHING SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE ARE LEAKING AND WRAPS ARE BROKEN.ICE BUILD-UP AT UNIT. ALSO CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER WITH ICE AT UNIT AND ICE AT RUBBER GASKET OF BOTH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE ON LID OF THE UNIT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: CORRODED BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL REPLACE BROKEN FRONT EXTERIOR LID AT ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE BROKEN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP.REAR PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.FOUR CERTIFICATE ONLY 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE 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 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AT THE DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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May 10, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK INSIDE CLOSET.
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Apr 15, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545270 DATED 12-08-21:#57 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.#58 2-102.13: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND RETAIN DOCUMENTS ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER LID IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO COCA-COLA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL TO BE EASILY OBSERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON LOWER RELEASE VALVE. OBSERVED LEAK AT HOT AND COLD FIXTURES ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE/GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATERLINE LOCATED AT SODA POP MACHINE IN FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT COVER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 19, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE CORAL NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND OBSERVED GREASE POOLING ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE AN OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORAL AREA FREE OF GREASE AND REFUSE ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER & HOLSTER, INTERIOR MIRCROWAVE, THE INTERIOR SURFCE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN MEAT FREEZER, AND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN DOOR TRACK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes with soap detergent, then rinsing with water, then placing on drying rack/shelf without sanitizing. Instructed facility that all dishes must be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly. Facility complied during inspection by filling sanitizing compartment with water and bleach to the proper concentration. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink not maintained- when water is released from one compartment that waste water then flows back into another compartment via the drain. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so that water drains properly without backing up into other compartments. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in upper portion of ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the rear exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LARGE BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS) NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN SAID ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE COCA-COLA AND SALSA SAUCE COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER DING ROOM AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR A NEW EMPLOYEES AT FACILITY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR FREEZER DOOR PANEL(DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE) AT THE 2DR MEAT FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.AT SAME DOOR MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN BOTTOM FREEZER DOOR GASKET(DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKYMOP SINK FAUCET AT THE MOP CLOSET.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE LARGE CUTTING KNIFE FOUND STORED BETWEEN WALL OF FREEZER AND THE SIDE OF THE PREP CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT ALL TIMES OR USE A KNIVE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 RAW WOODEN SHELVING RACKS AT THE COKE-IN-A-BOX STATION LOCATED ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE COUNTER.MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH/OR PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOX LINER AND BOXES BEING USED AS STORAGE UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST USE SURFACES WHICH ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DREFROST/REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT THE 1DR REACH-IN FREEZER. FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS FLATTENED CARD BOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES ON MENU BOARD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE 2 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA FAUCET, MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burrito House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burrito House on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burrito House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Burrito House.
Has Burrito House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burrito House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burrito House 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 House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burrito House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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