Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House, the earliest from 2016. Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House was last inspected on Jun 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jul 9, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT SMALL WHITE HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO CASHIER/REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE, IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS USED IN MAIN PREPARATION AREA DRY STORAGE BINS AND BASEMENT TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD STORAGE BINS (RICE AND BEANS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF SMALL MINI FRIDGE AT THE END OF THE PREP LINE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DE-ICE AND MAINTAIN MINI FRIDGE FREE OF ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED LEANED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP BELOW STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO OFFICE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 45.7F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.7 TO 53.6F; SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF57.1F; PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP 47.3F, GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 51.3F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 48.9F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 51.3F; REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 47.7F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT COOLER UNITS: PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUNDS 40LB, VALUE $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THE BROKEN STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE WAS NOT ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH ICE BUILD-UP.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE BROKEN STOPPERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRY UNIT.REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CORRODED, REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REPLACE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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May 3, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Dec 9, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER HELD TOGETHER WITH A TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE GASKET
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA (ROOM WITH CHAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 4, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING PLASTER WALL AND TILES AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PILED, UNUSED WOOD ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS HAVE TO BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House.
Has Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Nueva Inc. — Burrito House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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