Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House

3547 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

CASA NUEVA INC., located at 3547 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 4, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness and maintenance of physical facilities and food contact surfaces. CASA NUEVA INC. has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over its nine recorded evaluations.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
52
May 3, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 9, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Sep 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 4, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jun 4, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED WOODEN PIECES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONE DOOR WHITE STANDING FREEZER AT REAR OF FACILITY TO BE COVERED WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND FULL OF DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF HEAVY BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE UNCOVERED/NOT PROTECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON BOXES IN THE SOUTHERN STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS, AND ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED IN THE AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)