Chicago
63
YOUR CALL

El Gran Burrito Express #2

1950 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
63/100

Clean record — passed all 4 inspections

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2022-02-17
Pass Rate
50%
0 failures
Score
63/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-02-17
No failures across all 4 inspections on record
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
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Sanitation minor 11×
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2022-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED AN EXISTING FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK REMOVED FROM PREMISES ONLY PLUMBING NOTED AT WALL. MUST RE-INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED HAND SINK BEING BOUGHT IN AND RE-CONNECTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY F...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 10LBS. DICED TOMATOES RANGING FROM 44.6F-47.1F AND 8LBS.CUT LETTUCE RANGING FROM 46.3F-49.3F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW AT 3...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN USE KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND CARD BOARD FROM SAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-02-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2020-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR FRONT (SALSA) PREP COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SLICER AND DICER MACHINES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2282746 4/8/19 NOT CORRECTED #58- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

2019-04-08 Pass License
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSEAND PROVIDE PROOF. .

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