Jaimitos Burritos
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
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Score
Jaimitos Burritos has been inspected 26 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTIC INSIDE THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE BOTTOM REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REAR PREP TABLE METAL SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.---- REAR STORAGE SHELVING FOR TOGO CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED CHIPPING/PEELING. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD. REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BINS AND BUCKETS CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE VEGETABLES ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LOOSE VEGETABLES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP GREATER THEN 1/4 INCH ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY/BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-21-22 REPORT #2554628 NOT CORRECTED. #16- PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT #47- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELF LINER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #57-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK SALT CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY CLOSET, ENTRANCE TO THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED ----FOOD SPLATTER WAS NOTED ON THE WALL AND THE WALL-MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER, ON THE REAR PREP TABLE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE, AND THE WALL AT THE SAME PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LOOSE HANDLE ON THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THAT IS ADJACENT TO A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WOODEN WALL AT THE MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER IS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH CHIPPING WOOD CUTS IN RAW WOOD FROM THE KNIVES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACED ---EXCESSIVE HANGING COBWEBS AND DUST FROM THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CRACKED PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 21, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELF LINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CHIPPED ICE SCOOP AT FRONT PREP AREA.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE/REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM(CERTIFICATE ARE VALID FOR THREE YEARS)
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78
Nov 29, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 52F,PORK AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50F.DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 50F AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUND 9 ,VALUE 150 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,COOKED PORK, TAMALES,DICED TOMATOES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHONG SINK IN DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL WERE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS(COOKED TAMALES) AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES ON SHELVES. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNSEALED/NO GROUT PROVIDED AT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA. HOLES ON WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND PIPE.REPAIR CAUSE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA ALUMINUM FOIL FOOD CONTAINER ARE STORED,NOT MAINTAINED. AT SAME AREA NON-FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED WITH FOOD CONTAINERS FROM EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS,CARTS,ETC.ORGANIZE AREA. IF THAT STORAGE IS USED FOR NON-FOOD ITEMS RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINER AND VICE-VERSA
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Sep 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A FRONT PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES FROM 48F TO 60F. 5 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $85. CHURIZZO 56F, CHEESE 48F, CHICKEN 60F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHINF SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Apr 28, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1938144, DATED 7/6/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #30; MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER #34; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA. #35; MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER, GASKET BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE, TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. GROCERY BAGS CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CALCIUM BUILD UP IS PRESENT. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS, SPIDER WEBS AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, REAR PREP, AND IN THE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNER OF DOOR FRAME IN REAR PREP LEADING TO EXIT DOOR. CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DINING ROOM, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRAESE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED REAR DOOR WITH A APPX."1" ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR & FRONT DOOR WITH APPX "1/2".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK. OWNER SHOWED UP DURING INSPECTION AND CALLED THE PLUMBER AND WAS ABLE TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE HALLWAY CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR THE EXHAUST FAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS WITH CLEAN DRY POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Sep 15, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND THE PASTOR SPIT MACHINE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPAINT THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN UTENSIL
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR AND BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND THE PASTOR SPIT MACHINE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPAINT THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN UTENSILS.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION ,NOT ON TOP OF THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP COOLER.
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Dec 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLESFROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 9, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON NOZZLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BROKEN/NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 50.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 49.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED BEEF RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 47.9F TO 49.2F. 2 QTS. SOUR CREAM AT 50.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER FRONT GRILL. SHELVING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE WITH DIRT AND SPICE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON NOZZLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BROKEN/NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 INTERIOR OF FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.
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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 ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT 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.MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF ABOVE 3COMPOR PAINT SO IT IS SMOTTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT BOTTOM OF WALL ABOVE COUVING. MUST ALSO REPAIR WALL AT CORNER OF HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO DECLUTTER REAR AREA BY REMOVING EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES.
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Oct 11, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO WASHROOM. CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE ONLY REQUIRED FOR ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SERVE LIQUOR.
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Oct 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND ICE DISCARDED. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND FAX REQUEST TO CDPH @ 312-742-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 10-4-10 FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #154542 NOT POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-4-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. ALSO, ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR. #35-WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER AND OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR, SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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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.FLOORS UNDER STORED BAGGED RICE/ONION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE.
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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. THREADED NOZZLE ON STEAM TABLE HOT & COLD WATER NOZZLE MUST BE REMOVED AS NOT TO ATTACH HOSE TO NOZZLE.
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Oct 6, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Oct 4, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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. WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK CRACKED, MOLDED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR RICE BAGS. ALL STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT REAR HALLWAY MUST CLEAN.
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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. FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. ALSO, ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR. ALL RICE BAGS STORED 6" ELEVATED OFF FLOOR AND FLOORS OF BOTH CLEANED AND ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN.
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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. WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER AND OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR, SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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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. LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jaimitos Burritos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jaimitos Burritos on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jaimitos Burritos?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Jaimitos Burritos.
Has Jaimitos Burritos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaimitos Burritos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jaimitos Burritos 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 Jaimitos Burritos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jaimitos Burritos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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