BURRITO BEACH.
233 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
13 of 20 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 172025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOWLS AND TOPS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINE. MUST INVERT CARDBOARD BOWLS AND TOPS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON COOKING EQUIPEMTN IN THE COOKS AREA. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST HANG WET MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AFTER USE.
APR 152024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE COOKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN THE WALL IN THE COOKS AREA NEXT TO STOVE AND THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING..
OBSERVED CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OR ORGANIZE THE AREA.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUL 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
Obstructed hand wash sink, observed employees using front prep area hand wash sink as a dump/utensils rinse sink, instructed manager not to use hand wash sink for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
MAY 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 48.7F-50.2F STORED IN COLD HOLDING IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BY THE DRY STORAGE, IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND OVER GRILL AREA IN THE REAR. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
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JAN 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, GUACAMOLE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER #1 & #2 IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM OFF REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NADD MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING PROCEDURE/POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE/POLICY AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE HANDSINK IN THE DISH AREA. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR SINK DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR EXPOSED WALL DURING INSPECTION.
JAN 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND 2 DOOR COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 56.5F, COOLER IS USED TO STORED PERISHABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 40 LB OF LIQUID EGGS HELD AT 52.4F IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SUCH FOODS AT 40 F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) EGGS DISCARDED VALUED AT $80.
CATERING FOOD CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
APR 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE LINING LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED UNDER GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Found/observed previous minor violation #32(cooler shelving/racks that had paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced), from inspection report #1689214, dated 2/04/2016 not corrected(not in compliance) at this time of canvass inspection, citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. not corrected see violation # 29.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear prep area storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Missing ceiling tile in rear kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
3Compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area had 2nd faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
FEB 42016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some foods not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sinks in kitchen, prep area shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around front prep table in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, encrusted food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). front prep counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Rear kitchen prep area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area under shelving, 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in storage room(concourse)under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen pre area, under exposed hand sink, need re-grouting.
Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Ceiling vents in kitchen prep areas had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. wall by 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
Prep sink in rear prep area had faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
JAN 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS OF BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
2-KNIFES STORED BETWEEN PIPES ON WALL AT PREP CHAR-GRILL STATION.MUST REMOVE AND MUST INSTALL KNIFE RACK AT WALL TO PROPERLY STORE KNIFES.
2-FAUCET LEAKY AT CONNECTION ON 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR
APR 12014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION.
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CLOSER DEVICE.
SEP 132013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1COMP PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER 2 REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2DR REFRIGERATOR HOLDING A TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.UNIT HAS BEED TAGED AT THIS TIME. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.COUSCOUS AT 47.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.2F AND CHICKEN AT 59.F 10LBS TOTAL VALUED AT 50 DOLLARS AT IN 2DR REFRIGERATOR. ALL PRODUCT ABOVE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1COMP PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER 2 REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 42012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES, THE CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS-REMOVE SPILLS/FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
JUL 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VENTS INSIDE PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST KEEP CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON A CLEAN SURFACE, ICE WAND NOT CLEAN.
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. MUST PROVIDE A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.
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