Sushi Burrito

1751 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2018
78
Score
Low Risk

Sushi Burrito appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2014. Sushi Burrito was last inspected on Feb 21, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Sushi Burrito's record stops at Feb 21, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.

Sushi Burrito's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Feb 21, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER CABINET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES AND REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN SWING DOORS LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN LID OF FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST LEVEL OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT WINDOW IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY, DINING ROOM, REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 57F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND HOLDING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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, IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 5 LBS OF CRAB SALAD, 57F, VALUED AT $15. 3 LBS OF TUNA, 55.2F, VALUED AT $15, AND 3 LBS OF SHRIMP, 56F, VALUED AT $30. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN SWING DOORS LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN LID OF FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST LEVEL OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT WINDOW IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY, DINING ROOM, REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON TOPSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER.
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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 STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA , DINING AREA,TOILETROOM .MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS AND WINDOWS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Jun 27, 2016
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING HAIR WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND HANDLING FOOD ,TOUCHING THE SWINGING DOOR WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AND HANDLING FOOD AGAIN ,HANDLING MOP WITH GLOVES ON AND HANDLING FOOD AND KNIFE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL DIRTY SOILED TOWELS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND HANGING FROM SIDE OF HAND SINK,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWING 6- 1LB. INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED POUCHES OF SPICY TUNA ON DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 53.8F,46.7F,45.1F,47.6F,50.5F,51.6F AND 1-2.5 LB. PACKAGE OF CRAB MEAT ON ABOVE WIRE RACK SHELF OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 49.2F AND 3- .5LB. PACKAGES OF RAW SHRIMP IN A POT OF HOT WATER IN FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 90.4F,96.5F,93.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $80.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 UPON ARRIVAL WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SPICY TUNA,SHRIMP,CRAB,SOUP,SUSHI RICE,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20 P.M.(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 AND LABEL DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS SLIDING DOORS ON TABLE TOP SUSHI PREP COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF HOOD.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN TOILETROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH DISH WASHER TRAY WITH BIG PREP BOWL AND CUP AND GLASSES. ALSO NOTED A RACK HAMPER IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI,SOUP ETC).INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND HANDLED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION ON SITE.
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Apr 13, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING RAW FISH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BELOW SUSHI PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER CURRENTLY USED FOR DRY STORAGE WITH NO LIGHTING AVAILABLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HOSE BIB OR OTHER BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATED IN PLACE. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMSPTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREA BY THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS ALL AROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES AND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO GO OUT AND CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND CLOSED THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER DURING INSPECTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Jul 10, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BARRIER/DOOR TO PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA GOING TO THE WASHROOM.
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Jul 8, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER AT 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0 F OR BELOW. (NO FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER,ESTABLISHEMNT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME). CRITICAL VOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH BIG HOLE ON THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE LID. MUST REPLACE LID . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BARRIER/DOOR TO PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA GOING TO THE WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Burrito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Burrito on file is from Feb 21, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Burrito?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sushi Burrito.

Has Sushi Burrito's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Burrito have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi 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.