Taco Burrito House Broadway

3038 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Taco Burrito House Broadway, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Taco Burrito House Broadway's record stops at Apr 3, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX IN DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR FREEZER AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 20, 2023

Complaint

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: COOKED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED BEEF TONGUE AT TEMP OF 53.6F;GROUND BEEF 51.4F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15;VALUE 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE.MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WHITE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO VENT COVER PROVIDED AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST PROVIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Burrito House Broadway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Burrito House Broadway on file is from Apr 3, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Burrito House Broadway?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Burrito House Broadway.

Has Taco Burrito House Broadway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Burrito House Broadway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Burrito House Broadway 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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