El Burrito Express

1002 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 21, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 21, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at El Burrito Express since Jun 21, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jun 21, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2010

License

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS MUST BE UP AND PROPERLY OPERATING

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT AND BACK DOORS, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON NEXT VISIT

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL FOOD SAN. CERT. UPON NEXT VISIT

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. MUST REMOVE WOOD PANELING FROM KITCHEN PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR DISH AREA

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR

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. MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Burrito Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Burrito Express on file is from Jun 21, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has El Burrito Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Burrito Express have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Burrito Express 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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