NOV 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURRITO KING.
BEAT. 43/100
4754 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 12, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE,CHICKEN ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. –
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO 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,NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK WHICH IS NEXT TO SHELF WITH KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MALE FOOD HANDLER BEHIND COOK LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. - -
MAR 262018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND BIG HOLE ON WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
MAR 142018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (SERVICE REPORTS, CHEMICAL USED, LICENSE CERTIFICATE ETC). SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND BIG HOLE ON WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
NOV 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, BURRITOS, STEAK ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH FOOD SPLASHED/STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER/HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 112017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPLACE FLOOR HAS TO BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE ON THE CEILING THRU-OUT DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 4 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 4 COMPT SINK,AND MOP SINK VERY LOW. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLE,ETC ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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AUG 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Consumer advisory not posted. Left sign with operator and instructed to post in plain view of customers.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found wall behind exposed hand sink damaged (large cracks) and with black mold like substance on area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must repair wall behind sink so that it is smooth and easily cleanable, without large cracks. Must maintain. Must replace water stained ceiling tile in rear of prep area.
APR 282016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED ALL COOKWARE AND CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED. ALL MULTI USE ITEMS MUST BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TIN FOIL USED ON EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN REACH IN COOLER, REAR RESTROOM, AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW FOR HOT WATER IN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE TOLIET SEAT IN REAR RESTROOM. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EITHER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR VENTS. MUST MAINTAIN.
APR 272016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED ALL COOKWARE AND CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED. ALL MULTI USE ITEMS MUST BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TIN FOIL USED ON EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN REACH IN COOLER, REAR RESTROOM, AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW FOR HOT WATER IN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE TOLIET SEAT IN REAR RESTROOM. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EITHER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR VENTS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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