Phat Burrito
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2010
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Public records show three inspections at Phat Burrito stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 15, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 15, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 15, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. ALL HOT WATER VALVES AT ALL SINKS WERE SHUT OFF. WATER WAS COMING OUT OF THE COLD WATER SIDES ONLY. OWNER STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BOILER IN THE BASEMENT. BOILER HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED AS OWNER HAS REQUESTED BY SERVICEMAN. IT WAS LEAKING AND SHUT OFF BY SERVICEMAN. OWNER STATES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR SEVERAL DAYS. HE HAS NO ACCESS TO BASEMENT AT THIS TIME.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 90 0R MORE (RODENT) MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. THERE IS NO BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR OF PREP AREA. OWNER STATED HE SAW A LIVE MOUSE ENTER REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT AND CALLED THE EXTERMINATOR. THIS OCCURRED DURING FIRST WEEK OF MARCH AND LAST INVOICE FROM PEST CONTROL IS DATED MARCH 15, 2010. DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS, STORAGE AND VARIOUS OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AND IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS NOTED. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. MUST REMOVE ALL BOXES AND CRATES AND OTHER CLUTTER FROM BEHIND REAR OF PREMISES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED WHILE COOKING AND SERVING FOOD. MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PERSONS GET CERTIFIED.
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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 CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC.
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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 UNDERNEATH GRILL, CLEAN BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN WASHROOM WHERE DROPPINGS NOTED. FLOOR TILES CRACKED UNDER SOME EQUIPMENT; MUST REPAIR. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. ELEVATE ALL STOCK FROM FLOOR SIX INCHES.
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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 MUST BE CLEANED BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL HOLE IN WINDOW SEAL WHERE NOTED IN FRONT WINDOW; POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY POINT.
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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. INTERIOR OF TOILET COMMODE IN WASHROOM IS CRACKED LEAVING A LARGE HOLE. TOILET DOES WORK BUT MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO CRACKED INTERIOR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK AND MOP BUCKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phat Burrito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phat Burrito on file is from Jun 15, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.
Has Phat Burrito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Phat Burrito have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Phat 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.
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