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Decolores Burrito Joint

5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2019
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Decolores Burrito Joint, the earliest from 2017. Decolores Burrito Joint was last inspected on Aug 8, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Decolores Burrito Joint since Aug 8, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Decolores Burrito Joint is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
49
90
Apr 4, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
95
Sep 6, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
90
Feb 23, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF CONDIMENT LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, UPRIGHT.
41
90
Jun 6, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULEKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL DISPENSE LINES IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN BASINS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN LINES TO PREVENT COMPLETE SUBMERSION IN BASINS AND PREVENT EXCEESSIVE BUILD UP.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS.
45
82
May 3, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS.
31
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
90
Apr 18, 2017
License
4 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 BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK. PEST CONTROL LOG MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS.
31
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Decolores Burrito Joint last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Decolores Burrito Joint on file is from Aug 8, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Decolores Burrito Joint?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Decolores Burrito Joint.

Has Decolores Burrito Joint's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Decolores Burrito Joint have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Decolores Burrito Joint means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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