BURRITO HOUSE 2 INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3145 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2015.

Last inspected Jan 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10#'s OF COOKED PORK(PASTOR) STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF BENEATH THE GRILL AREA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 89.1F-112.1F AND ABOUT 10#'s OF ASSORTED CONTAINERS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF,COOKED PORK ETC. INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.1-49.0F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROX:DOLLAR VALUE$350.00. AS STATED PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH DOORS FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL,PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS ALSO,REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

SEP 12

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI USE DISHES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATION CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL ATTACHED TO REACH-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND RESTRICT USING CARRY-OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: RICE WATER/JUICE DISPENSER FRONT DISPLAY AREA, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF FREEZER,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

JAN 7

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN RICE WATER/JUICE DISPENSER FRONT DISPLAY AREA,

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

MAR 27

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER LOOSE/RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 20

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #670435 DATED 2/14/12.#33-CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. 34#-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND RE GROUT FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA. #38- REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION UNIT INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE SAME SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. LID(DOOR) OF THE CHEST FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RUSTED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER LOOSE/RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN/CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION ABOVE THE DINING AREA AND ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND FAN GUARD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 14

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS ON BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE WITH ABOUT 6 LBS. OF COOKED BEEF AT 119F AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 116F. NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 140 OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED; V=$100. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH DOORS FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, TWO DOORS REACH IN FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, GRINDERS AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, REGROUT FLOORS SAME AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT WEST WALL BEHIND FRONT AREA REACH IN COOLER AND CEILING ABOVE SAME COOLER; ALSO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK, SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK AND REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET SAME SINK. AND REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION UNIT INSIDE WASHROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

MAY 17

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.OBSERVED THE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE, SPOONS,FORKS NOT INVERTED INSTRUCTED TO INVERTED (HANDLE UP).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEANED REAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND REAR GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT REAR DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FRONT, REAR AND DINNING AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST.

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