DEC 4
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL BURRITO MEXICANO.
EAT. 87/100
936 W ADDISON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 4, 2025 · passed
Passed all 16 inspections, but 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MEAT STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT CLEAN AND REPLACE FOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER SHELF AND ESPECIALLY ON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL TIMES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.
JAN 272025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTALE PROVIDED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
COOKS LINE WHITE PREP SURFACE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.-----LARGE BASEMENT BLENDER STORED IN THE BASEMENT AND USED FOR PREP IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED, DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
JAN 92023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JAN 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER ON-PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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FEB 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER: SHELF ESPECIAL ON COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2370122 DATED 5/5/2020 NOT CORRECTED.NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 52020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT, CLEAN OR REPLACE FOR A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEEF AT 204.8F ON THE STOVE TOP. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED, INSTRUCTED TO COME TO SITE UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AFTER INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED, TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM MENU ITEMS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK WASH BOWL.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
UNUSED PLASTIC BUS PANS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNEVEN, EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE STOVE. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALL.-----OBSERVED ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING PIPING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS. MUST COVER ALL PIPING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANING CEILING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATS MUST BE CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REAR PREP FLOOR VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 122018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 12
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND WASHING SINK IS NEED AT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.DUE TO THE OTHER HAND WASHING AWKWARD TO REACH. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER SAID SINK.
SEP 142017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST SWEEP/MOP.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND CEILING AT BASEMENT STORAGE NOT FINISHED. MUST SEAL/PAINT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 112016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN LID AT THE CHEST MEAT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REAIR OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING COVER MISSING SMALL PIECE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH/SEAL SAID MISSING PIECE OF CEILING WALL COVER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER LOW ON BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING BATTERY AND RECALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
JUN 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING A BATCH OF TOMATOES(READY TO EAT FOOD) WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. INFORMED KITCHEN STAFF MEMBERS THAT YOU MUST WEAR GLOVES WHEN SLICING, PREPARING, OR ASSEMBLING ANY READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FRYER SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WATER DEMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/INSTALL
JUL 162012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR MATTING FOR FLOORS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A DOOR AND A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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