El Gran Burrito
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited El Gran Burrito 28 times, with records going back to 2010. El Gran Burrito was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD UP IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES AND BEHIND FREEZER HOLD UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON-SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING.
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Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT LOWER ELBOW PIPE ON HANDSINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES AND BEHIND FREEZER HOLD UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING.
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Jul 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY FROZEN MEAT BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE WALK-IN IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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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, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-2022 REPORT #2560517. #58-FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SLICING MEAT WITHOUT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT AND HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AT TIME OF INSPECTION; TEST STRIPS NOW ON SITE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE READABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES, INTERIOR WALLS, AND GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND ON THE METAL RACKS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN PLUGS THAT COMPLETELY SEAL DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM BEHIND THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND THE VEGETABLE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN DISREPAIR; INTERIOR BOTTOM METAL OF DOOR IS BROKEN AND PEELING OFF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT BY THE LOCKER ROOM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Oct 28, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET IN FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE UNUSEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROCECDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-OO5.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHWASHIG AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 21, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED COPY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROCECDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-OO5.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 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: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHIG SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHWASHIG AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 15, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED COPY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE SET OF SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AS LISTED IN THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS 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 HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 5, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER NEAR PICK UP WINDOW,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY BASIN OF 2- COMP SINK,MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 29, 2017
Complaint
7 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 EVIDENCE OF 5- LIVE ANTS CRAWLING INSIDE OF THE SODA NOZZLE DISPENSER OF THE SODA MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PARTS OF SODA MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AND SODA MACHINE COMPANY TO SERVICE SODA MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER NEAR PICK UP WINDOW,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY BASIN OF 2- COMP SINK,MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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 SUCH AS 2.5LBS. CUT LETTUCE 45.7F-46.0F IN PREP COOLERS,5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 48.6F-49.3F IN WALK IN COOLER,1 GALLON AU JUS 106.5F LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,10 LBS. PRECOOKED PIZZA PUFFS 44.6F IN PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 25.85 LBS. $62.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER NEAR PICK UP WINDOW,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY BASIN OF 2- COMP SINK,MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 25, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE, AND UNDER THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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May 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE, AND UNDER THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP FLOOR'S DRY.
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Jan 25, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR DRAIN LINE NOT MAINTAINED (NOT ATTACHED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE-ATTACH.ALSO REPAIR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (NOT CLOSING PROPERLY).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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90
Dec 17, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 120 POUNDS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHOPPED STEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES TAKEN 50.1F, 49.8F, 50.2F, 50.7F, 48.9F, AND 50.2F. FOUND 60 POUNDS OF COOKED HOT SAUCE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.1F AND 49.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. VALUE OF FOOD ABOUT 600 DOLLARS. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF FOOD ABOUT 180POUNDS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT,SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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90
Feb 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO HOLES INSIDE RESTROOM THAT MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(HOLES SURROUNDING WATERLINES)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT TWO ICE MACHINES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. ALSO, PERSONAL ITEMS/CLOTHES NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Apr 11, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR LID & MISSING HANDLE ON SAME TOP SLIDE DOOR COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 4- DOOR COOER & WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERSMUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME GRILL TABLES & ON SHELF IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE AT REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER OVER 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER AT SODA MACHINE ADD EXTENSION TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Apr 4, 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 TEMPERTURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS ON LOWER SHELVES OF BOTH STEAM TABLES SUCH AS COOKED STEAK 116.5 F-133.7 F,COOKED ONIONS 112.5 F,AUJUS 129.9 F. NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140 F OR ABOVE. APPX.39LBS. $82. (CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, AND BEING PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, GREASE ALL OVER TOP, SIDES OF CONTAINER AND ON BUICK WALL, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CLEAN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR LID & MISSING HANDLE ON SAME TOP SLIDE DOOR COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 4- DOOR COOER & WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERSMUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME GRILL TABLES & ON SHELF IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE AT REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER OVER 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER AT SODA MACHINE ADD EXTENSION TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET TO FRONT REACH-IN COOLER DOOR
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING USE
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Mar 19, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, sinks, storage shelves and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep ares and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to seal all openings and repaint walls. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at two compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak at neck of faucet.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, sinks, storage shelves and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep ares and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to seal all openings and repaint walls. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at two compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak at neck of faucet.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Jul 19, 2011
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
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Jul 15, 2011
Consultation
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL (AROUND FLOOR DRAINS) BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Mar 10, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. FOUND FACILITIES (REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND BEEF, SOUR CREAM ETC.) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F, AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. (BOTH COOLERS WAS OFF-PROBLEM WITH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER TURNED COOLERS ON. REACH-IN COOLER NOW AT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 32.4F AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.8F. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. NOTED ITALIAN BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 56.2F, COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 51.3F/52.4F/52.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 55.2F/54.6F/55.5F, DICED TOMATOES AT 50.4/51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F FOR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F FOR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 25 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 230.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED AT FRENCH FRIES HOLDING UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHTBULB.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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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. NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER.
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Jan 8, 2010
Complaint
6 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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR AREA.
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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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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. NOTED BGAP/OPENING ON WALLS (CORNER) BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gran Burrito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gran Burrito on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gran Burrito?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at El Gran Burrito.
Has El Gran Burrito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Gran Burrito have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Gran 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 El Gran Burrito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Gran Burrito is inspected around two times per year on average.
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