THE BURRITO HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

3547 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2016.

Last inspected Jan 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK RICE AND BEANS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE BIN OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT COUNTER SMALL SALSA COOLER.

AUG 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 26

2014

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 19

2014

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE SALAD COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE SINK STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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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