DEC 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURRITO HOUSE.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
6249 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 2, 2025 · passed with conditions
3 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND CHEESE HELD AT 45.0 F INSIDE PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR COLD DRINKS COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE CHEESE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 25 LBS, VALUED AT $75.00. HOWEVER FOUND SAID 2-DOOR COLD DRINKS COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 36.0F.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR COLD DRINKS COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
MAR 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR EXTERIOR THERMOMETER OR PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591219 DATED 3/18/2024: #58 "NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 182024PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ISTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT AND STANDING WATER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OCT 42023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND SURROUND CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS/CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563932 DATED ON 09/20/22 NOT CORRECTED-#58 FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
SEP 202022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS INSIDE RESTROOMS UNFINISHED, NOT PAINTED. MUST FINISH.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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JAN 312022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO CLEAN FOOD SURFACES SITTING ON COUNTER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN THE THE PROPER CONTAINER CONTAING THE PROPER SANITATION SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT BEING USED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOU. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PROPER PLUMBING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD TAKE THE PROPER TRAINING AND RECIEVE CERTIFICATES AND TO KEEP THEM IN THE ESTABLSHMENT AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 192022FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2022
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO CLEAN FOOD SURFACES SITTING ON COUNTER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN THE THE PROPER CONTAINER CONTAING THE PROPER SANITATION SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT BEING USED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITATION BEING USED FOR THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOU. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PROPER PLUMBING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD TAKE THE PROPER TRAINING AND RECIEVE CERTIFICATES AND TO KEEP THEM IN THE ESTABLSHMENT AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/29/2021 REPORT#2523360 VIOLATION #53 OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.VIOLATION# 58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO POSTING OF SIGNAGE INFORMING PATRONS OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED ENTITIES AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE PREMISES. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
PREMISES IS OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD OF DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OFEMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED INSIDE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGN
JUL 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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