Taco & Burrito Express Brothers
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Taco & Burrito Express Brothers has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “approved thawing methods used”, showing up 11 times.
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 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL MEAT COOLER LOCAYED IN REAR OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING AND HOLES INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
74
Mar 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON ONE DOOR PREP-COOLER BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: A FOOD THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE. FOOD THERMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED, FRONT PREP HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH EMPTY PORITION CUPS, FLOUR TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON ONE DOOR PREP-COOLER BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY ON FRONT PREP CUTTING BOARD AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A CONTAINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING OF FROZEN FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN HANGING UTENSILS, POTS, PANS ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST EXTEND THE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE ON THE ICE MACHINE TO REACH THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST NOT DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PILED WOOD, PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY/UNDER STAIRCASE, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK, WALL IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET, WALL AT THE DISH WASHING DRYING RACK, WOODEN SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAIR/REPAINT.----MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE COOKS LINE WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS WINDOW COVERING IN THE REAR DISH ROOM.----MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, ICE MACHINE, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL.----RAW WOODEN FLOORING UNDER KITCHEN COOLERS, FREEZER, HAND SINK. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL/BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, UNDER ALL SINKS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 28, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHOES STORED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC COVER OF FOOD CONTAINER WITHIN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. DISCARD AND REPLACE.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAK, BURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ,MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE OF THE SAID SINK.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS BETWEEN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,REMOVE FROM ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM, RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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74
Sep 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND-WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 18, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FOOD PREP & COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND EQUIPMENT, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND-WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FOR WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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74
May 3, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT FRONT COOK LINE/ PREP AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, SLICED CHEESE, DRESSINGS, SALSA, SHREDDED CHICKEN, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 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 ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND MUST MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 31, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN SEATING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN DEEP FREEZERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD, AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING. CLEAN DUST FROM WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED AT DISWASHING ROOM ROOM NEAR THREE COMPATMENT SINK.SEE REPORTS #1970594 DATED 11/1/2016,REPORT 1955700 DATED 5/30/2017. THIS IS NOW A CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS TORN AND DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS. NOTED CARD BOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEING TILES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT(IE RANGES ECT)INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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May 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING THREE FEET OVER LID LINE PREVENTING LID CLOSURE CREATING A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTAIN GARBAGE BY CLOSING LIDS PREVENTING RODENT HARBORAGE.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#38 MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING. MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER. THESE VIOLATIONS NOTED 10/25/2016 INSPECTION #1970594 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS TORN AND DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS. NOTED CARD BOARD LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR SUCH AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT(IE RANGES ECT)INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 1, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763506 4/25/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.#35-MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND PREP AREA.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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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
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS AND WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST RECONNECT DRAINLINE INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP IN WALLBASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
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78
Jul 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE THREE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARDS (WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN..
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE . MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Dec 12, 2014
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 FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED EXTERIOR LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OVER FLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, GARBAGE BAGES PILING HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER COVERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD PANELS USED TO FRAME 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL AT DISH WASHING FACILITY.
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90
Apr 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. ROTTEN WOOD UNDER METAL SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FLOOR BOX FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.
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Feb 21, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS OF THE PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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. SEAL THE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 12, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. INTERIOR TALL REACH IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM @ FLOOR VENT AND METAL FLOORING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEALS/CREVICES, MUST REPAIR ALL. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR VENT IN REAR STORAGE.
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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 OF WASHROOM DIRTY. WALL AT FRONT COUNTER WITH SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN BOTH. CAULKING ALONG WALL OF WASHROOM WASH BOWL IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICE, MUST REPAIR.
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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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR TALL REACH IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco & Burrito Express Brothers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco & Burrito Express Brothers on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco & Burrito Express Brothers?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Taco & Burrito Express Brothers.
Has Taco & Burrito Express Brothers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco & Burrito Express Brothers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco & Burrito Express Brothers 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 Taco & Burrito Express Brothers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco & Burrito Express Brothers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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