El Famous Burrito
7047-7049 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 26, 2026
El Famous Burrito was last inspected on June 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 26, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found clutter at basement storage on racks.(tools,etc.)must clean and organize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 1-30-25 inspection #2611431. No allergen training certificates provided on site for all certified food managers.priority foundation.citation issued.7-42-090.must provide.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Label food bottle/containers with common name, once is removed from original containers
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between handwashing sink and knife rack by the handsoap dispenser in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Replace broken rubber gasket inside the door of white reach-in coolers in basement prep area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use aluminum foil as liner for interior and exterior cooking equipment. Must be smooth and cleanable. Interior and exterior of the gas stove with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Replace broken/slimmed grout between three compartment sink and wall in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site for all certified food managers. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted the tabletop can opener with excess encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use the blade and the base attached to the table
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Replace broken/slimmed grout around mop sink in the kitchen. Rough cement applied at east/south corner of the three compartment snik in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Some upper areas in the ice machine in need of cleaning and interior of the bins lid. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths throughout prep areas must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers. Must use food grade plastic bags or washable containers for foods.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted the tabletop can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop head improperly stored inside the mop bucket. Must properly store soiled mops inverted at the utility service sink when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Backsplash at the front prep hand washing sink with dirt, debris, and rust. Must clean, maintain and provide caulking along with the sink and wall.----food splatter on the wall at the steam table must clean and maintain.----damaged/missing wall tile at the three-compartment sink. Must replace.-----raw wood under the basement prep hand wash sink used to prop legs must be painted/sealed.---- must not use cardboard as matting for the floor inside the basement walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter throughout the office. Must store all items elevated from the floor and organized to prevent any pest harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all the food handlers on site. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted expired allergen certificates for the city of chicago certified food managers. Must renew expired allergen certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Uneven and chipped bricks under the grease trap in the basement area are not easily cleanable. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Also broken caulking behind handwashing sink in prep area. Repair issue.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under the deep fryer and along baseboard wall under three compartment sink,in prep area
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation. -
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted leaking at bottom u-joint of the kitchen hand wash sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wet/dry wiping cloths throughout the prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Plastic utensil stored at front counter must be invert.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: A back flow prevention device not located at ice machine .must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken caulking on floor around the mop sink,instructed to replace.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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