Jr's Burritos Shack

3645- 45 1/2 W 83Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60652

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 18, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Jr's Burritos Shack stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 18, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Jr's Burritos Shack's record stops at Jan 18, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jr's Burritos Shack on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 18, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF FRONT (NEW ADDITION).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR POTATO CHOPPER.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP AREA.

Mar 26, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SMALL CUTTING BOARD FROM CONDIMENT COOLER. NEED TO CLEAN CHEESE COOLER INTERIOR.

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.CLEAN FLOOR REAR (FLOUR), AND CLEAN UNDER/AROUND DRAIN.

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.OBSERVED LIGHT OUT REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IE. MILK CREATS, BROKEN COOLER.

Nov 8, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2011

License

5 minor violations.

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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 IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. HOLE IN WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SEALING.

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

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MOP SINK MUST BE INSTALLED, HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED.

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED.

Oct 14, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jr's Burritos Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jr's Burritos Shack on file is from Jan 18, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jr's Burritos Shack?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jr's Burritos Shack.

Has Jr's Burritos Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jr's Burritos Shack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jr's Burritos Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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