SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURRITO ARCELIANO, INC..

YOUR CALL. 57/100

3414 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 26, 2026 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PEELING WALLS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE IN CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD FOO SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

FEB 18
2026
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE A BUCKET OF ICE STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PEELING WALLS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE IN CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD FOO SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2614539 ON 03/26/2025. #10. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 26
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 17
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE INSIDE A CLEAN STORAGE AREA OR A KNIFE RACK.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

JAN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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JAN 9
2023
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM FREEZER IS LOCATED OR REMOVE THE SAID ICE CREAM FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (UNUSED HOT WATER TANK, CLUTTER ETC) STORED IN BASEMENT AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE DINING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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