Chicago Best Burrito
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
95
Score
Chicago Best Burrito appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Chicago Best Burrito's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 --- OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENU BOARD AND MENUS ON THE FRONT COUNTER. 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. (***SEE COMMENTS).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THROUGHTOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDIMENT BOTTLES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREPARATION TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF BUTCHER KNIVES ON A TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER PLATES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PAPER PLATES AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND BACK DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB.
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Mar 15, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA BY THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Mar 8, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 128.3F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA BY THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 26, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS CONTAINING BREAD IN THE REAR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR HOLDING ITEMS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING REAR SHELVES AND LINING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS MEANS OF MAKING AREAS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARE AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Jul 20, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT TORTILLA CHIPS AND OTHER FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN OUT OF TEMPERATURE(47.9F) IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3 POUNDS VALUED AT $6
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PRERVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING, NOT CORRECET FROM REPORT #2214170 DATE 9-11-18. Inspector Comments: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ONCE AGAIN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR WORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Sep 11, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY WITH KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. CORE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.15 OBSERVED BACKFLOW DEVICE LEAKING WATER FROM TOP OF DEVICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE CORE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. CORE
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May 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE CRATES THAT ARE ELEVATING THE DEEP FREEZER, ALSO FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK AND AT THE REAR MOP SINK AT THE NOZZLE BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
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: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON A COUCH AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM,LOCATED NEAR FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Feb 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER OVER GRILL NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS. CHANGE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Mar 31, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Best Burrito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Best Burrito on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Best Burrito?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chicago Best Burrito.
Has Chicago Best Burrito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Best Burrito have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Best Burrito 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 Chicago Best Burrito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Best Burrito is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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