Burrito King
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Burrito King 23 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Burrito King's record stops at Nov 12, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 13 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Burrito King on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE,CHICKEN ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. ?
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK WHICH IS NEXT TO SHELF WITH KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER BEHIND COOK LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. - -
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Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BIG HOLE ON WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Mar 14, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (SERVICE REPORTS, CHEMICAL USED, LICENSE CERTIFICATE ETC). SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BIG HOLE ON WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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86
Nov 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, BURRITOS, STEAK ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH FOOD SPLASHED/STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER/HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPLACE FLOOR HAS TO BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE ON THE CEILING THRU-OUT DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 4 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 4 COMPT SINK,AND MOP SINK VERY LOW. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLE,ETC ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 19, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not posted. Left sign with operator and instructed to post in plain view of customers.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found wall behind exposed hand sink damaged (large cracks) and with black mold like substance on area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must repair wall behind sink so that it is smooth and easily cleanable, without large cracks. Must maintain. Must replace water stained ceiling tile in rear of prep area.
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Apr 28, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOKWARE AND CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED. ALL MULTI USE ITEMS MUST BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TIN FOIL USED ON EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN REACH IN COOLER, REAR RESTROOM, AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW FOR HOT WATER IN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE TOLIET SEAT IN REAR RESTROOM. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EITHER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR VENTS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 27, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOKWARE AND CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED. ALL MULTI USE ITEMS MUST BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TIN FOIL USED ON EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN REACH IN COOLER, REAR RESTROOM, AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW FOR HOT WATER IN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE TOLIET SEAT IN REAR RESTROOM. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EITHER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR VENTS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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78
Jan 21, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS, STEAK,CHICKEN AND HAMBURGER SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND 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 WALL BEHIND THE GRILLS IN THE PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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82
Jul 15, 2015
Consultation
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. NEWLY INSTALLED COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS EACH OF COOKED BEEF AT 48.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.6F, COOKED PORK AT 51.4F, CHEESE AT 61.8F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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82
Jun 19, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: BEEF AT 151.1F. ALSO CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES IS A XEROX COPY, AND VOIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-12-14 NOT CORRECTED.#34-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND/INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. #36-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.#37-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT REAR (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS TORN. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE IN COOKS LINE HOOD, ON EXTERIOR FLAT TOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. PROPANE TANKS MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR KITCHEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, REFRIED BEANS, TACOS, BURRITOS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND/INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT REAR (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (MIDDLE) DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
Jun 25, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.----------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA, INCLUDING MOP ROOM FLOOR OR REPAINT. (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED AT KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.-------- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW PRESSURE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE MOP ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IS UNFINISHED. MUST HAVE FINISH SMOOTH SURFACE FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS AND GREASE TRAP.
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Feb 20, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving, and rear storage shelving/racks need cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front counter area, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in women's bathroom behind toilet had broken/missing wall tiles/hole, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields that had missing end caps in rear kitchen, and front prep area shall be provided.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vent(ventilation) in men's bathroom not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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78
Aug 1, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact susfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, rear kitchen areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers need cleaning.
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78
Aug 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. 1 COOLER WITH VEGETABLE SHOWED 44.7F,INSTRUCTED MUST FIX COOLER TO 40F OR LESS
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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. LEAKING FAUCET IN HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED; AIR FAN IN 2 COOLERS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TOILET VENT,FULL OF DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. 2ND WASHROOM AT THE REAR IS BEING USED FOR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE URINAL AND SINK-(OUT OF SERVICE)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
4 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. MUST READJUST SWEEP ON SIDE DOOR OF ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL
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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. INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR BOTTOM PART OF REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. CEILING VENTS IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN THE DISH AREA
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May 17, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, cooking equipment, storage shelves, deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase not cleaned and various food debris. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Several openings around ceiling tile and walls. Instructed to seal all openings. Ventilation and light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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May 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained. While draining water in middle compartment, water not properly draining and waste(various food debris and cloudy water), coming up in two other compartments. Instructed to properly clean grease trap and pipes to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, cooking equipment, storage shelves, deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase not cleaned and various food debris. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Several openings around ceiling tile and walls. Instructed to seal all openings. Ventilation and light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide and have all thermometer visible inside coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burrito King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burrito King on file is from Nov 12, 2019. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burrito King?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Burrito King.
Has Burrito King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burrito King have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Burrito King means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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