Taco & Burrito House
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
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Score
Taco & Burrito House appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. Taco & Burrito House was last inspected on May 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Taco & Burrito House scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNSAND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERFVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIN OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERFVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNSAND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF GAPS AND OPENING ON BOTTOM AND SIDE DOORS. MUST PEST PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOKER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WHITE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VENT COVER PROVIDED AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST PROVIDE
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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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING, AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES, AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 16, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR AND COOLER SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE DRIP PAN FOR THE CONDENSER AND ADEQUATE DRAINAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Jun 22, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Jun 15, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- GROUND BEEF AT 48.0 F AND RICE AT 50.1 F, HOWEVER WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, MADE ON DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INISIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBIRS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND INSIDE SAID PREP COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Aug 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. MUST ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE PREP AREAS, CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 4, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS, CLOTHES,ETC.) MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
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Sep 6, 2017
Reinspection
5 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 CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE DRY INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING AND WALLS OF BOTH WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE/DEFROST. MUST NOT USE FOIL AS A LINER IN COOK LINE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRAY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM BACKSIDE OF SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD IN WALK IN COOLER AS A FLOOR LINER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AT FRONT COOK LINE AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Aug 29, 2017
Routine
6 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 LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN, APPROX. 75 FLIES, AND IN THE RESTROOM, APPROX. 35 FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN SERVICES OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALSO NOTED REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR CONDITION. NOTED 3-4 LARGE HOLES, APPROX. 6-12 INCHES WIDE THROUGH SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SCREEN SO THAT IT IS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE DRY INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING AND WALLS OF BOTH WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE/DEFROST. MUST NOT USE FOIL AS A LINER IN COOK LINE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRAY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM BACKSIDE OF SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD IN WALK IN COOLER AS A FLOOR LINER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AT FRONT COOK LINE AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA CRACKED ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT COOKING AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER GASKETS AS WELL AS THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/10/14, REPORT#1092857. (30)MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER.(32) FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (37)EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG WALLBASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA AND REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DEMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND FRYER, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND BROOMS; ADVISED TO INSTALL A RACK ON WALL FOR PROPER HANGING.
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Dec 18, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN BURRITOS, BEEF TACOS, NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 8, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 15 POUNDS OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 57.6F TO 58.9F,FOOD CONTAINER HAD A LABEL THAT FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-7-11.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE $30.TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AND COOLING PROCESS FOR ALSO GIVEN AND EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) HOOOO72082-12
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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.REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLER FRONT AREA.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER(ENCRUSTED FOOD).CLEAN JUICE HOSES ON ATTIC,ALSO WOOD HAS EXCESS JUICE BUILD-UP ON THEM.
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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.PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA(FOOD STAINS ON IT),ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line. 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. FIX LEAKING FAUCET,WATER PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET FOE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CHECK SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE ATTIC, UNABLE TO CHECK AREA.
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Mar 30, 2010
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: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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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. METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES IS NOT CALIBRATED TO /- 2F. MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco & Burrito House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco & Burrito House on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco & Burrito House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Taco & Burrito House.
Has Taco & Burrito House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco & Burrito House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco & Burrito House 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 House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco & Burrito House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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