BURRITO GRANDE PEREZ.
5108 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 52023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTIN.
WALL TILES MISSING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT , EXPOSING RAW UNFINISHED WOOD AND OPENINGS IN WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
OCT 262022PASSED16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND OUTSIDE FOOD/PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHED WITH A HOLE AROUND SIDE OF CONTAINER AND DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC MUGS THAT ARE NOT LEAD FREE STORED ON FRONT PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS USED FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE LEAD FREE DRINK WEAR.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY THAT LEADS INTO FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING ABOVE UPPER WALL MOTOR.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 142022FAILED17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND OUTSIDE FOOD/PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHED WITH A HOLE AROUND SIDE OF CONTAINER AND DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
OBSERVED CERAMIC MUGS THAT ARE NOT LEAD FREE STORED ON FRONT PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS USED FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE LEAD FREE DRINK WEAR.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY THAT LEADS INTO FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING ABOVE UPPER WALL MOTOR.
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE 3 FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER/SOAP AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
RUSTY SURFACE ON TOP ON GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
NOV 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, ETC) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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AUG 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACKNOWLEDGED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES (INCLUDING EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VARIETY OF FOOD (COOKED PORK, COOKED STEAK, COOKED RICE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS OR AN APPROVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS (EGG AND STEAK COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
RUSTY SURFACE ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO ELIMINATE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
WALK IN COOLER MOTOR AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES.
FEB 152018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
3-COMPARTMENT NOT MAINTAINED, HEAVILY LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3RD BASIN INTO BUCKET AND ALSO DIVIDER LEAKING INBETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF LEAKS. TOXIC SUBSTANCE OR PUTTY IS PROHIBITED TO REPAIR SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
CLEAN EQUIPMENT (MULTI USE TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR). INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AT THIS TIME, GIVEN SIGN TO POST.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL.
OSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
MAR 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
JUL 132015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
WALK IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, JUICER LOCATED. PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO KEEP RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
NOV 192014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COVER TO GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR WITH RUSTY HOLE MUST REPLACE COVER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. GREASE TRAP MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HASND SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDSON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK.
OBSERVED CABINET DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CABINET DOOR.
OBSERVED INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR TOP PANEL.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMUALTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER HEATER.
OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INCLUDING PIPES WITH PEELING PAINT AND GRILL WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
FEB 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS/FREEZERS.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN REAR.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND REAR 3-COMP. SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM OF SANITIZING AGENT) WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 42013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
REMOVE SOME RUST FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT
MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND CLEAN NTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA
CLEAN WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA
OCT 102012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINET BELOW, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
JUL 252012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IT IS STARTING TO RUST LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINET BELOW, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS THEY HAVE SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
ALL THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND BACK SMALL STORE ROOM HAS SOME DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM, ALSO CLEAN BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
FEB 142012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND FRYER, AREA UNDERNEATH FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WIPE DOWN REAR WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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