Burrito House

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no working thermometer inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to either repair exterior thermometer or provide working thermometer inside walk-in cooler.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2591219 dated 3/18/2024: #58 "noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the basement food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Noted individual to-go disposable containers and bowls with no handle used for scooping serving food at the 2 door refrigeration. Instructed to provide tongs, serving spoons, or ladle for scooping food.

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 to prevent dust accumulation.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gaskets inside the 2 door refrigeration units all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Istructed to clean floors underneath the 2 door refrigeration unit by the rear hand washing sink with dirt and standing water.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation covers and surround ceiling tiles above prep and dishwash area. Must clean ceiling ventilation covers/ceiling tiles and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: The following previous core violation from report #2563932 dated on 09/20/22 not corrected-#58 found sanitation manager with no allergen training. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found walls inside restrooms unfinished, not painted. Must finish.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths used to clean food surfaces sitting on counter in rear kitchen prep area. Instrcted to keep wiping cloths in the the proper container containg the proper sanitation solution at all times when not being used.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as a liner for shelving throughou. Shelving must be smooth cleanable surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe underneath the handsink in the women's washroom. Instructed to fix leaking pipe and maintain proper plumbing throughout establishment.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths used to clean food surfaces sitting on counter in rear kitchen prep area. Instrcted to keep wiping cloths in the the proper container containg the proper sanitation solution at all times when not being used.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips available on premises to measure the chemical concentration of the 3 compartment sink located in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to keep the appropriate test strips for the sanitation being used for the 3 comparment sink at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as a liner for shelving throughou. Shelving must be smooth cleanable surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe underneath the handsink in the women's washroom. Instructed to fix leaking pipe and maintain proper plumbing throughout establishment.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 7/29/2021 report#2523360 violation #53 observed no lid on trash can in women's bathroom. Must provide.violation# 58 observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide allergen training for employees who obtain the city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no posting of signage informing patrons of full vaccination requirements for covered entities at entrance and inside premises. Must post required signage.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Premises is open for indoor dining at this time. Must have a written record of describing protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing per osha on premises. Must provide records ofemployee vaccination status or weekly testing per osha

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Premises did not have sign posted inside requiring all customers to wear mask regardless of the vaccination status. Must provide sign

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in women's bathroom. Must provide.