Taco & Burrito House

3939 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 27 inspections at Taco & Burrito House stretching back to 2010. Taco & Burrito House was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taco & Burrito House is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

27
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
16
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED BEEF IN A HOT HOLDING CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 118.2F TO 130.1F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED CHORIZO INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 52.5F, 48.2F AND 73.7F. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD AT ALL TIMES INSIDE THE COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
22
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED MEAT TAMALES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TIGHTLY WRAPPING COOKED MEAT TAMALES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 87.F AND STACKING IN A TALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE COOLING REQUIREMENTS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED TAMALES FROM PLASTIC WRAP AND PROCEEDED TO PROPERLY COOL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
20
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PLASTIC DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/CHIPPED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----NOTED A CARDBOARD BOX ON SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER BEING USED AS A CONTAINER FOR FOOD TO GO CONTAINERS. MUST STORE IN A WASHABLE CONTAINER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED PLASTIC WALL/COUNTER NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST NOT USE METAL FOOD CONTAINER AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE A MATERIAL THAT DOESN'T ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.----WALL AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 24, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE HEATING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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86
Mar 29, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 27, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- -CRACKS ON FLOOR AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. -CRACK AND MISSING TILES ON WALLS BY THE UTILITY SINK AND HAND WASH SINK -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL CRACKS WHERE EVER NECESSARY AND SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY AND HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS.
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90
Apr 20, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- -CRACKS ON FLOOR AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA. -CRACK AND MISSING TILES ON WALLS BY THE UTILITY SINK AND HAND WASH SINK -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL CRACKS WHERE EVER NECESSARY AND SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY AND HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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90
Oct 27, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF SPICES ON TOP OF STOVE NEED TO BE LABELED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOP IN LARGE BUCKET OF SHREADED CARROTS. DO NOT STORE UTENSIL IN PRODUCT. HANDLE IS TO REMAIN OUT OF PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA ON EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER FILLED IN WITH FOAM SEALANT. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED AND OPENING MUST BE SEALED SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINTED SHELVES IN FRON SERVICE AREA WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HOOD FILTERS MSSING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
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74
Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING AN APRON, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES AS NEEDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED SODA POP ICE MACHINE CHUTE FILLED WITH HEAVY PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE AND AROUND SODA POP DISPENSERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH YELLOWING AND DEEP GROOVES AT PREP TABLE AT FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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78
Mar 4, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. RAW CHICKEN WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-8-2019, REPORT #2282817.#40-ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.#43- ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.#55-EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #57-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. #58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING AN APRON, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES AS NEEDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PORK, BEEF AND CHICKEN IN REFRIGERATOR STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE DISCARD DATE ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. DAY 1 COUNTS THE PREPARATION DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. CHICKEN, BEEF AND PORK WEIGH APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS AT A COST OF $80.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 125 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA POP ICE MACHINE CHUTE FILLED WITH HEAVY PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE AND AROUND SODA POP DISPENSERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH YELLOWING AND DEEP GROOVES AT PREP TABLE AT FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 8, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHORIZO IN COOKS LINE COOLER STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE UNCOVERED, READY TO EAT CHEESE AND SALSAS. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER OVER FRESH FRUITS. OBSERVED ASSORTED RAW PORK AND BEEF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED OVER FRESH VEGETABLES AND PREPARED SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS DURING STORAGE FROM RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-35-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT 3:30 PM PREPARED TCS FOOD, COOKED RICE, BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED. RICE PILED HIGH IN A LARGE DEEP PAN ON A REAR STORAGE SHELVE AT 107.8F. MANAGER STATES THE RICE WAS PREPARED AT 12:30 PM AND IN THE COOLING PROCESS. NO COOLING LOGS PROVIDED. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER COOLING METHODS: COOLING IN SHALLOW PANS, QUICK CHILLS IN FREEZERS, ICE BATHS AND TWO HOURS TO COOL TO 70F AND AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS TO COOL TO 41F. RICE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATLY 10 LBS AT $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
20
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS EACH OF COOKED BEEF AND COOKED PORK HELD IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 55.6F AND 58.6F. COOLER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE ADEQUATE. MEATS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS HELD COLD AT ALL TIMES AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE THE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE RUBBER BANDS ON THE HAND OF THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING LINER, EQUIPMENT LINER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT/RE-SEAL.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. WOODEN GARBAGE CAN USED FOR SOILED LINENS IN THE REAR STORAGE FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
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 FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 29, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN ICE SCOOP,STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,REPLACE ICE SCOOP AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED FOR SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FLAT GRILL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:CAN OPENER WITH DEBRIS ON BLADE, MEAT SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND RUST. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT WITH STANDING WATER ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 22, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #16, FROM 01/10/18 INSPECTION REPORT #2135212, NOT CORRECTED: FOOD(ICE)FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. BLACK SLIME INSIDE PANELS OF THE SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. STILL FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. TAGGED ICE MACHINE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' AND INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. OBTAIN BAGGED ICE FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN ICE SCOOP,STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,REPLACE ICE SCOOP AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED FOR SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FLAT GRILL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:CAN OPENER WITH DEBRIS ON BLADE, MEAT SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND RUST. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT WITH STANDING WATER ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 10, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND 5 POUNDS OF COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 55.3F TO 56.7F, STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. PRODUCTS WAS COOKED ON 1-9-18 PER MANAGER STATEMENT AND LABEL PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT.PART OF THE FOOD MENTIONED WAS MISSING,SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 5,VALUE $15 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE)FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. BLACK SLIME INSIDE PANELS OF THE SAME UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN ICE SCOOP,STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,REPLACE ICE SCOOP AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FLAT GRILL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEAN:CAN OPENER DEBRIS ON BLADE,MEAT SLICE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND RUST.CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT WITH STANDING WATER ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPATMENT SINK.REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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90
Sep 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.3F, COOKED PORK AT 52.2F AND COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF 30 DOLLARS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURE UPON ARRIVAL WAS 84.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE CONTINUOS SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTATE AND HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATUR 120F- 130F CRTITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. HANDSOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-030.
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AAND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANNELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO REAR RECEIVING AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAINJ.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/16/15, REPORT#1424728 WALK IN COOLER SHELF RACKS/SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD UP.32 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACK/SHELVES. 33 OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND AT SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. 34 OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. 38 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VILATION 742-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPRTMENT IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 16, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER SHELF RACKS/SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACK/SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND AT SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING, NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE ALSO MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
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May 2, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEATS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE SODA NOZZLES AT THE SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILDUP.
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Feb 13, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE CORRODED AND DIRTY; CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP STATION COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY AND THERE ARE SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SEATING AREA, REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE CLEAN AND SANITARY.
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Feb 4, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DID NOT DRAIN DURING INITIAL HAND WASHING WHEN THE INSPECTION BEGAN. A PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND IS ON SITE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN WAS RODDED OUT AND WATER BEGAN TO FLOW DOWN THE DRAIN. MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
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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: THE REAR DOOR PEST STRIP IS GONE AND A 1/2" GAP EXISTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CLOTH APRONS ARE STUFFED INTO THE GAP AT THIS TIME, REPAIR THE DOOR SO IT IS PEST PROOF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE CORRODED AND DIRTY; CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY, THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND DOOR IS DIRTY; REPAIR AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP STATION COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY AND THERE ARE SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEING TILES ABOVE THE SEATING AREA, REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE CLEAN AND SANITARY.
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Jan 3, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FANS INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR TO HANDWASH BOWL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND INTO WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE WATER TANK IS LOCATED. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE GRAFFFITI FROM BATHROOMS CEILING.
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Apr 7, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:OBSERVED TWO CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, AT TEMPERATURE OF 107.8F-108F AND 110F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS6 VALUE 20.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59448-14
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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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP GRIMES.
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Feb 18, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.NEED TO PROPERLY STORE PLASTIC UTENSIL USED FOR CUSTOMER, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER(INVERT THEM).ALSO NEED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Feb 11, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 118,4F TO 119.8F, COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.6F TO 61.6F.(PRODUCTS WAS COOKED 0N 2-10-10, PER MANAGER STATEMENT).FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20, VALUE 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60128-10
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT COUNTER (NORTH-WEST CORNER),ALSO IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVE,AND BEHIND BOXES. UNABLE TO CHECK THE ALL STORAGE ROOM DUE TO MUCH CLUTTER, AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS.(APPROX. 30 DROPPINGS). OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALL IN DINING HALLWAY, AND REAR AREA(10 OR MORE).OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED REAR DINING AREA DOOR HALF OPENED, REAR PREP AREA DOOR HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP, AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,DOOR HANDLE TUMBLER HAS AN OPENING LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECT TO COME IN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE,AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO60128-18
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-16-09, REPORT#156580.( #32) MUST RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR.(CAULKING WORN OUT).( #32)MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF IN REAR AREA AND RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.(#40) MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.SERIOU VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO60129-11
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.NEED TO PROPERLY STORE PLASTIC UTENSIL USED FOR CUSTOMER, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER(INVERT THEM).ALSO NEED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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.CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR(DEEP CUTS)MUST BE REPLACED.
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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.FOUND MEAT GRINDER RUSTY AND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT EVERY EACH USE.AIR DRY ONLY.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP(FOOD DEBRI).
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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.VENTILATION IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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 Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 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 five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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 around two times per year on average.