El Gran Burrito Express
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at El Gran Burrito Express, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Gran Burrito Express is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
25
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSSERVED YELLOW EXTERIOR DOOR AT REAR OF FACILITY WITH 2IN GAPS AROUND ENTIRE FRAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SECURE DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AROUND ENTIRE FRAME TOP TO BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE FOR REVIEW ON SITE.
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Aug 30, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE SHELF SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET TEARING ON REACH IN FREEZER LEFT-SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA BY THE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AT COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN BLADE AT CAN OPENER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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86
May 21, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS RED AND GREEN SALSA AT 60F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3LBS AT $5. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: �OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING AND EXPIRED DATES ON COOKED FOODS SUCH AS RICE AND ITALIAN SAUSAUGE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 CONTAINERS OF RICE AND 6 LINKS OF SAUSAUGE VALUED AT $40.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED POTATOES IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AND VARIOUS SPICES/SEASONINGS IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN. . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS AIRDRYING ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED TOWELS IN SANITZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50 PPM SOLUTION STRENGTH. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
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86
Jun 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGE, GUACAMOLE) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, PEPPERS, AND SPICES WITHOUT THE COMMON LABEL NAME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE FLATTOP, GRILL, STOVE, WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST ALONG THE BASEBOARDS ION THE FRONT COOK/SERVING AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK-----OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 26, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP DISH WASHING SINK & 2- COMP FOOD PREP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAMTABLE,MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TO WHERE WATER DOESN'T SIT DOWN IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.
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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 LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER HAND SINK OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD ON SOUTH END.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING 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 TOILETROOM DOOR .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, LOCATED IN 1 DOOR COOLER, NEXT TO FRONT LINE FLAT GRIDDLE STATION. -55F, 3.5 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES, $8.00, DATED 10/26/17 -48F, 3.5LBS OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE $15.00,DATED 10/26/17 -48F, 2.5LBS OF SOUR CREAM, $20.00,DATED 10/26/17 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 9.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $43.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT COOK LINE AND (1) LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR ON PREP TABLE, WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, ON NORTH WALL, NEAR ENTRANCE TO FRONT COOK LINE, WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER PLUMBING/FAUCET, OVER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
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86
Dec 15, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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May 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED STEAK-50.3F, AND 49.1F BEING COOLED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DEEP PANS. CUT LETTUCE-45.6 IN DEEP CONTAINERS, CHICKEN WINGS-55.6F. STORED INSIDE TOP HOLDING COMPARTMENT OF SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN DEEP CONTAINER ABOVE THE COOLING LINE IN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS WHEN COOLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(WHICH SHOULD BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS- 140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 WITHIN 4 HOURS FOR HOT FOODS. ALL NON-COOKED REFRIGERATE FOODS THAT ARE PREPPED MUST REACH 4O DEGREES IN 4 HOURS(70F - 40F), AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION SHOULD BE KEPT BELOW THE COOLING LINES IN AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 100LB VALUED AT $259.00 DISCARDED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED RE-GROUTING TO PREVENT WATER PUDDLING ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING, AND REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND 2-DOOR FREEZER. PAINT OR REPLACE WORN TILE IN CEILING OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM(NOT EASILY CLEANABLE).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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78
Dec 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THRU OUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE IN REAR, CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT, CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL ALSO LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PINKISH BROWNISH BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB SHIELD OVER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PARTICLES AND LIGHT GREASE UNNER GRILL; CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING; REMOVE DUST FROM FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING; OWNERS ARE AWARE PER MANAGER AND HAVE SCHEDULED A PLUMBER TO COME OUT. THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR LEAK.
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86
Sep 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS AROUND STOPPERS/DRAIN FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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86
Jan 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FANS SHIELDS ARE DIRTY AND THE WEST WALK IN COOLER RACK IS CORRODED; REMOVE THE CORROSION AND WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHIELDS AND RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AROUND THE OFFICE AREA, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING.
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Jul 27, 2011
Consultation
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MULTIUSE UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 DRAINLINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN & REMOVE BUCKET
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY.
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Jul 26, 2011
Consultation
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MULTIUSE UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 DRAINLINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN & REMOVE BUCKET
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY.
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74
Jul 12, 2011
Consultation
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MULTIUSE UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 DRAINLINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN & REMOVE BUCKET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY.
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Jul 11, 2011
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 REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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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.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.
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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 CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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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.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 PROVIDE A DRAINLINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN & REMOVE BUCKET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY.
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74
Jan 19, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STORE PLASTIC WARE PROPERLY.
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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 REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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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.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FRYER,SODA DISPENSER.
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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 CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLS.
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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.MUST REPLACE MISSING TRIM ON CEILING OVER ICE MACHINE.LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
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May 7, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHING SOILED CLEANING TOWELS WITH GLOVES ON AND RETURNED TO PRE FOOD, WITH SAME GLOVES, BUT NEVER WASHED HIS HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVING SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS AND RETURNING TO FRONT PREP AREA, BUT NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS, AT EXPOSED SINK, WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A] CRITICAL.
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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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FRYERS, GRILL, COOLES, AND CHEST FREEZER.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gran Burrito Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gran Burrito Express on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gran Burrito Express?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at El Gran Burrito Express.
Has El Gran Burrito Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Gran Burrito Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Gran 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.
How often is El Gran Burrito Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Gran Burrito Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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