Taco and Burrito Express #3
Last inspected: May 14, 2018
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Score
Taco and Burrito Express #3 has been inspected 13 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 14, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Taco and Burrito Express #3 since May 14, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taco and Burrito Express #3 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER NEEDS CLEANING AND REPAIRING. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANIBLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING AND MUST MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSILBE TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS. ALSO MUST INCREASE TO WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALLS CUPS IN THE CONTAINERS OF RICE STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR HANDLED SPOON TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE HANDLED UTENSILS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jan 14, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WASHROOM DOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Jan 6, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-10-15,REPORT #1454070 #32-RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. TODAY(1-6-16)STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WASHROOM DOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALL UNDER THE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
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Jul 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 14, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1395638 ON 1-22-14 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER WASHBOWL.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained under upright freezer in prep area. Instructed to repair floor and replace missing floor tile.
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Aug 27, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide,maintain 3 working sink stoppers for the 3comp sink,replace/repair rusty shelvings inside 2 door stand-up cooler using a non-toxic finish.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide,maintain working thermometers inside the refrigeration units at all times.
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Jan 25, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. All prepared food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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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 repair water leak at pipe beneath exposed handsink,a backfloww prevention device is needed at mop sink.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Feb 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA
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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 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Sep 15, 2010
Routine
3 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.FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.
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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.FOUND WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH PEELING DEBRI MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco and Burrito Express #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco and Burrito Express #3 on file is from May 14, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco and Burrito Express #3?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco and Burrito Express #3.
Has Taco and Burrito Express #3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco and Burrito Express #3 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco and Burrito Express #3 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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