EL GRAN BURRITO EXPRESS.
1207 S PULASKI RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
14 of 20 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 112022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA BY THE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AT COOLER.
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN BLADE AT CAN OPENER.
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
MAY 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS RED AND GREEN SALSA AT 60F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3LBS AT $5. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING AND EXPIRED DATES ON COOKED FOODS SUCH AS RICE AND ITALIAN SAUSAUGE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 CONTAINERS OF RICE AND 6 LINKS OF SAUSAUGE VALUED AT $40.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED SLICED POTATOES IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AND VARIOUS SPICES/SEASONINGS IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
OBSERVED PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN. . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS AIRDRYING ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED TOWELS IN SANITZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50 PPM SOLUTION STRENGTH. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGE, GUACAMOLE) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, PEPPERS, AND SPICES WITHOUT THE COMMON LABEL NAME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE FLATTOP, GRILL, STOVE, WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST ALONG THE BASEBOARDS ION THE FRONT COOK/SERVING AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK-----OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 262018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP DISH WASHING SINK & 2- COMP FOOD PREP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAMTABLE,MICROWAVE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TO WHERE WATER DOESN'T SIT DOWN IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER HAND SINK OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD ON SOUTH END.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR .
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, LOCATED IN 1 DOOR COOLER, NEXT TO FRONT LINE FLAT GRIDDLE STATION. -55F, 3.5 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES, $8.00, DATED 10/26/17 -48F, 3.5LBS OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE $15.00,DATED 10/26/17 -48F, 2.5LBS OF SOUR CREAM, $20.00,DATED 10/26/17 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 9.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $43.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT COOK LINE AND (1) LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR ON PREP TABLE, WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, ON NORTH WALL, NEAR ENTRANCE TO FRONT COOK LINE, WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER PLUMBING/FAUCET, OVER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
DEC 152016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
MAY 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
COOKED STEAK-50.3F, AND 49.1F BEING COOLED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DEEP PANS. CUT LETTUCE-45.6 IN DEEP CONTAINERS, CHICKEN WINGS-55.6F. STORED INSIDE TOP HOLDING COMPARTMENT OF SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN DEEP CONTAINER ABOVE THE COOLING LINE IN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS WHEN COOLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(WHICH SHOULD BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS- 140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 WITHIN 4 HOURS FOR HOT FOODS. ALL NON-COOKED REFRIGERATE FOODS THAT ARE PREPPED MUST REACH 4O DEGREES IN 4 HOURS(70F - 40F), AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION SHOULD BE KEPT BELOW THE COOLING LINES IN AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 100LB VALUED AT $259.00 DISCARDED.
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED RE-GROUTING TO PREVENT WATER PUDDLING ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING, AND REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND 2-DOOR FREEZER. PAINT OR REPLACE WORN TILE IN CEILING OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM(NOT EASILY CLEANABLE).
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
DEC 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THRU OUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE IN REAR, CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT, CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL ALSO LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PINKISH BROWNISH BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB SHIELD OVER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PARTICLES AND LIGHT GREASE UNNER GRILL; CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL.
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING; REMOVE DUST FROM FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING; OWNERS ARE AWARE PER MANAGER AND HAVE SCHEDULED A PLUMBER TO COME OUT. THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR LEAK.
AUG 292014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
GASKETS AROUND STOPPERS/DRAIN FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
JAN 232013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE WALK IN COOLER FANS SHIELDS ARE DIRTY AND THE WEST WALK IN COOLER RACK IS CORRODED; REMOVE THE CORROSION AND WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHIELDS AND RACK.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AROUND THE OFFICE AREA, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
MAY 222012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING.
JUL 272011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MULTIUSE UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE A DRAINLINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN & REMOVE BUCKET
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY.
JUL 262011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MULTIUSE UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE A DRAINLINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN & REMOVE BUCKET
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY.
JUL 122011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,MULTIUSE UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE A DRAINLINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN & REMOVE BUCKET.
Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY.
JUL 112011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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.MUST PROVIDE A DRAINLINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN & REMOVE BUCKET.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY.
JAN 192011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.STORE PLASTIC WARE PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FRYER,SODA DISPENSER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING TRIM ON CEILING OVER ICE MACHINE.LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
MAY 72010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHING SOILED CLEANING TOWELS WITH GLOVES ON AND RETURNED TO PRE FOOD, WITH SAME GLOVES, BUT NEVER WASHED HIS HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVING SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS AND RETURNING TO FRONT PREP AREA, BUT NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS, AT EXPOSED SINK, WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A] CRITICAL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FRYERS, GRILL, COOLES, AND CHEST FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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