SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE BURRITO KING.

EAT. 92/100

4754 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 28, 2014 · passed

5 of 6 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 28
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA, INCLUDING MOP ROOM FLOOR OR REPAINT. (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).

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

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED AT KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.-------- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW PRESSURE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE MOP ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 27
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IS UNFINISHED. MUST HAVE FINISH SMOOTH SURFACE FLOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS AND GREASE TRAP.

FEB 20
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep table lower shelving, and rear storage shelving/racks need cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in front counter area, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Wall in women's bathroom behind toilet had broken/missing wall tiles/hole, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Light shields that had missing end caps in rear kitchen, and front prep area shall be provided.

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

Exhaust vent(ventilation) in men's bathroom not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

AUG 1
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in cooler.

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

Non food contact susfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under cooking equipment, rear kitchen areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers need cleaning.

AUG 25
2011
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 23
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. 1 COOLER WITH VEGETABLE SHOWED 44.7F,INSTRUCTED MUST FIX COOLER TO 40F OR LESS

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LEAKING FAUCET IN HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED; AIR FAN IN 2 COOLERS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TOILET VENT,FULL OF DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. 2ND WASHROOM AT THE REAR IS BEING USED FOR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE URINAL AND SINK-(OUT OF SERVICE)

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS

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