The Burrito House
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, The Burrito House has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jan 15, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The Burrito House's record stops at Jan 15, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The Burrito House's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE AND BEANS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT COUNTER SMALL SALSA COOLER.
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Aug 4, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. ADAMS REFRIGERATION ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED UNIT, AMBIENT AIR REGISTERED 39.8F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER: 5 POUNDS OF TOMATOES AT 52.6F, 2 POUNDS OF FISH AT 50.1F, 2 POUNDS OF CHEESE AT 55.7F, 6 POUNDS OF BEEF AT 50.8F, 3 POUNDS OF PORK AT 48.0F, 2 POUNDS OF GUACAMOLE AT 52.3F, 3 POUNDS OF LETTUCE AT 53.9F, 2 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM AT 46.9F, AND 2 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 46.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/10/14 REPORT #1092810. (30)MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. 0 (32) RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. (34) BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE SALAD COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: 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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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Mar 13, 2013
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 COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. WALLS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MIDDLE BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CHANGES FILTERS AT EXHAUST HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER GRILLS AT SAME MENTIONED AREA ABOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CAULKING WITH GIME BUILD-UP AT WALLBASE WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
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Feb 18, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TWO POT FILLED WITH COOKED REFRIED BEANS(COOKED ON 2-16-11)AT TEMP OF 46.5F-47.8F-AND 48.9F.A BUCKET FULL OF MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.7F.BOTH FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20-VALUE $21.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO7111-13
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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. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP(BASEMENT).
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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. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT
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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. NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN IN DINING AREA,AND THROUGHOUT.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
8 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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE STORED IN THE FREEZER AT 47F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED STEAK IN A CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 125F, AND COOKED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 120F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (RICE AT 150F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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 THE INTERIOR OF THE SALSA COOLER BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
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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. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE WALL.
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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. THE BASEMENT RESTROOM LACKS A VENTILATION FAN. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE SINK STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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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. OBSERVED AN OLD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Burrito House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Burrito House on file is from Jan 15, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Burrito House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Burrito House.
Has The Burrito House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Burrito House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The 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.
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