El Burrito Amigo

5238 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, El Burrito Amigo has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (BATHROOM IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN KITCHEN AREA CEILING NEAR STOVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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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 BREEDIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOK LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP. 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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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
35
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOK LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP. 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
53
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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS BEEF). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER DORA RODRIGUEZ ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:10 PM
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Jan 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Mar 30, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON A TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL SO SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN. FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE KNIFE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN PLUGS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. FOUND DAMAGED AND PEELING INSULATION ABOVE THE GRILL/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND INSULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOK LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jan 24, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD IN THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE CUTTING TOMATOES WITHOUT GLOVES ON AND TOUCHING THE FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL OF THE READY-TO-EAT FOOD THAT WAS PREPARED WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSA) 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED TO STORE PREPARED SALSAS AND SAUCES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS THAT PREVIOUSLY WERE USED TO STORE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Aug 14, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMP SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,VENTILATION VENT IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM
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Aug 10, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 62.6F,34LBS.COOKED BEANS 47.4F.DATED 8/7,5LBS.COOKED STOMACH 48.4F.DATED 8/7,15LBS. COOKED STOMACH 53.1F DATED 7/26,5LBS. COOKED STOMACH 55.2F DATED 8/3,5LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF 50.6F DATED 8/7,45LBS. COOKED PORK 51.6F,59.8F,61.3F DATED 8/9,1GALLON HORCHITA 47.2F,6LBS. COOKED BEEF 46.9F DATED 8/7,15LBS. COOKED BEEF HEAD 44.5F DATED 8/7,20LBS. COOKED TONGUE 56.5F-57.3F DATED 8/8,2.5 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS 48.0F,20LBS. MARINATED PORK 48.5F,3-25LB BUCKETS GREEN SALSA 52.1F,52.3F,52.7F,20LBS. RED SALSA 45.7F,6LBS. MARINATED BEEF 54.0F.10LBS. COOKED RICE 48.6F DATED 8/9.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.296.5LBS. $1580.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR AND ON LEFT SIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NEXT TO AND BEHIND TOILET,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES & NEAR DOOR IN ATTACHED SHED.ALSO,APPX."3/4" GAP IN LOWER CENTER OF REAR DOOR OF FOOD STORAGE SHED AND REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/10/17.(SERIOUS 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: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,VENTILATION VENT IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL AND DRIP TRAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER ENTRANCE DOOR TO REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 9, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLAEN AND DEGREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. MUST SWEEP FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. FOUND ORANGE JUICER MACHINE (ZUMEX) AT CUSTOMER AREAS. CURRENTLY NOT MANUALLY CAPPING JUICE FROM MACHINE. MACHINE CURRENTLY A SELF SERVE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. ORANGE JUICER MACHINE MUST BE RELOCATED BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. ORANGE JUICER MACHINE REMOVED FROM CUSTOMER AREAS DURING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- 5 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS FROM 6/22/14 RANGING FROM 56.8F - 57.7F IN WALK IN COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 50 LBS. $100. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GARDE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS FOR FOOD AND NOT PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF SAME,LIDS OF DRINK MACHINE,MEAT SLICER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN SIDE WALK-COOLER
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES, AND PROVIDE LID FOR CUP DISPENSER PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAINT
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May 2, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, coolers, storage racks, sinks and exhaust filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not cleaned along wallbase and behind equipment. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under rear and dining room exposed hand sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
2 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Feb 23, 2010
Routine
5 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULKING AND RECAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (FRONT PREP).
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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. NOTED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AROUND PIPES, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED AN OPENING/GAP ON FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND IN WASHROOM DOOR (REAR OUTSIDE AREA) AND MAINTAIN.----- MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FILTER ON HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (NEXT TO WASHROOM), REAR GARAGE AREA AND BY GARBAGE DUMPSTER. -------REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REORGANIZING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Burrito Amigo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Burrito Amigo on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Burrito Amigo?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Burrito Amigo.

Has El Burrito Amigo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Burrito Amigo have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Burrito Amigo 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 El Burrito Amigo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Burrito Amigo is inspected roughly once per year on average.