JAN 15
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE BURRITO HOUSE.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
3547 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 15, 2016 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK RICE AND BEANS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE BIN OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT COUNTER SMALL SALSA COOLER.
AUG 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. ADAMS REFRIGERATION ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED UNIT, AMBIENT AIR REGISTERED 39.8F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER: 5 POUNDS OF TOMATOES AT 52.6F, 2 POUNDS OF FISH AT 50.1F, 2 POUNDS OF CHEESE AT 55.7F, 6 POUNDS OF BEEF AT 50.8F, 3 POUNDS OF PORK AT 48.0F, 2 POUNDS OF GUACAMOLE AT 52.3F, 3 POUNDS OF LETTUCE AT 53.9F, 2 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM AT 46.9F, AND 2 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 46.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 192014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2014
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/10/14 REPORT #1092810. (30)MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. 0 (32) RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. (34) BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE SALAD COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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MAR 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. WALLS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 282012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPAIR MIDDLE BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CHANGES FILTERS AT EXHAUST HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER GRILLS AT SAME MENTIONED AREA ABOVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE CAULKING WITH GIME BUILD-UP AT WALLBASE WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
FEB 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TWO POT FILLED WITH COOKED REFRIED BEANS(COOKED ON 2-16-11)AT TEMP OF 46.5F-47.8F-AND 48.9F.A BUCKET FULL OF MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.7F.BOTH FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20-VALUE $21.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO7111-13
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP(BASEMENT).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN IN DINING AREA,AND THROUGHOUT.
JUN 212010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE STORED IN THE FREEZER AT 47F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED STEAK IN A CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 125F, AND COOKED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 120F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (RICE AT 150F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SALSA COOLER BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE WALL.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE BASEMENT RESTROOM LACKS A VENTILATION FAN. MUST INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ONE SINK STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED AN OLD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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