Pass

El Gran Burrito

5632 W North AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 26, 2026

El Gran Burrito was last inspected on August 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler, freezer and upright reach in cooler near hot prep area. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: "observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and must maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

29 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build up in gaskets of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris on sides and behind freezer hold unit in rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed expired food handler training on-site for food handler employees. Instructed person in charge to direct food handlers to obtain updated training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine dripping onto ice(ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice, and clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up in gaskets of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at lower elbow pipe on handsink in rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on sides and behind freezer hold unit in rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training on site for food handler employees. Instructed person in charge to direct food handlers to obtain updated training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at exposed hand washing sink in meat prep area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in meat prep area rendered inaccessible by frozen meat being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and prep areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the walk-in in the rear meat prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on 2 door cooler in front prep area. The surface must be smooth and cleanable

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Must maintain floor dry at all times in rear food preparation area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the ceiling vents in facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food employee slicing meat without wearing a beard restraint and hair restraint. Must wear an effective hair restraint to prevent contaminating food, clean equipment and utensils.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 7-11-2022 report #2560517. #58-found no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide readable thermometer inside the 2-door prep cooler to accurately measure ambient air temperature of unit.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found broken gaskets on the 1-door prep cooler on the cooks line. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Management purchased chlorine test strips at time of inspection; test strips now on site.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt and debris build up on the shelves, interior walls, and gaskets of the 2-door prep cooler and on the metal racks inside the meat walk-in cooler. Instructed management to detail clean all and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken drain plugs for the three compartment sink. Must provide working drain plugs that completely seal drains and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found holes in the wall base inside the locker room behind the door. Also found the vegetable walk-in cooler door in disrepair; interior bottom metal of door is broken and peeling off door. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the ceiling vent by the locker room entrance. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple expired food handlers certificates on premises. Must provide non-expired food handlers certificates for all employees who do not have city of chicago certificate and keep on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign or posters near hand washing sink in rear food preparation area. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths store on top of prep tables in food preparation areas.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops store on top of ice machines in rear food preparation/dishwashing area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket in front prep 2-door cooler located in front food preparation area. Must repair the torn door gasket and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hand washing sink in the unisex washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burn out light bulb inside unusex employee washroom. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide procecdure and vomit kit with the necessary items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-oo5.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Must maintain floor dry at all times in rear food preparation area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in rear preparation/dishwashwashig area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor drains throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up in ventilation vent inside employee washroom. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handlers certificates on premises. Must provide food handlers certificates for all employees who do not have city of chicago certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that several employees have not signed the employee health policy. Management instructed to have a signed copy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide procecdure and vomit kit with the necessary items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-oo5.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Must provide hand washing signs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hand washig sink in the employees washroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in rear preparation/dishwashwashig area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Must maintain floor dry at all times in rear food preparation area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor drains throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up in ventilation vent inside employee washroom. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site nor city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on premises while tcs foods (steak, chicken, etc.) are being prepared and served. Instructed that certified food manager has to be on site at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handlers certificates on premises. Must provide food handlers certificates for all employees who do not have city of chicago certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that several employees have not signed the employee health policy. Management instructed to have a signed copy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a complete set of supplies to respond to vomit and diarrheal events as listed in the clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the unisex employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER NEAR PICK UP WINDOW,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY BASIN OF 2- COMP SINK,MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.

  12. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 5- live ants crawling inside of the soda nozzle dispenser of the soda machine.recommended to detail clean all parts of soda machine.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises and soda machine company to service soda machine.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER NEAR PICK UP WINDOW,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,LEAKY BASIN OF 2- COMP SINK,MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods such as 2.5lbs. Cut lettuce 45.7f-46.0f in prep coolers,5 dozen raw shelled eggs 48.6f-49.3f in walk in cooler,1 gallon au jus 106.5f lower shelf of steam table,10 lbs. Precooked pizza puffs 44.6f in prep cooler.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 40.0f or below and hot holding foods at 140.0f or above. Appx. 25.85 lbs. $62.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage container when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from rear storage shelf.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean calcium build up on interior panel of ice machine next to 2- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must grout floor under and behind 3- compartment sink and grease trap.must clean food debris from floor drain under 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken light switch at rear door,damaged and missing wall base near rear door behind shelving unit and 3- comp sink.must seal all openings around pipes leading into ceilings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing ventilation cover near pick up window,provide ventilation in toilet room,leaky basin of 2- comp sink,missing 1 sink stopper for 3- comp sink.must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water in rear prep area.

  14. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in rear storage, and under the sink, instructed to remove, keep floor dry.

  15. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on rear dry storage shelves, instructed to remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in rear storage, and under the sink, instructed to remove, keep floor's dry.

  16. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in cooler compressor drain line not maintained (not attached), instructed to repair/re-attach.also repair the walk-in cooler door (not closing properly).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener, and potato chopper not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

  17. Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found 120 pounds of partially cooked chopped steak inside walk in cooler at improper cold holding temperatures. Temperatures taken 50.1f, 49.8f, 50.2f, 50.7f, 48.9f, and 50.2f. Found 60 pounds of cooked hot sauce inside walk in cooler at 50.1f and 49.9f. Critical violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005. Value of food about 600 dollars. Approximate weight of food about 180pounds.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(salt,sugar, etc.) must label.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found two holes inside restroom that must be sealed to prevent pest harborage.(holes surrounding waterlines)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at two ice machines.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not stored properly. Also, personal items/clothes not stored properly.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR LID & MISSING HANDLE ON SAME TOP SLIDE DOOR COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 4- DOOR COOER & WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERSMUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME GRILL TABLES & ON SHELF IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE AT REAR DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER OVER 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER AT SODA MACHINE ADD EXTENSION TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper tempertures of cooked foods stored in containers on lower shelves of both steam tables such as cooked steak 116.5 f-133.7 f,cooked onions 112.5 f,aujus 129.9 f. No time & temperature logs available to view.product was dumped & denatured by manager. Must have hot holding at 140 f or above. Appx.39lbs. $82. (critical 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside grease container not clean, and being properly being maintained, grease all over top, sides of container and on buick wall, instructed to have clean, serious citation issued: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label & date all cooked foods stored in walk in coolers & prep coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged door lid & missing handle on same top slide door cooler,damaged door gasket on 4- door cooer & walk in cooler,missing wall outlet coversmust remove rust from lower shelves of some grill tables & on shelf in prep cooler next to grill.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean ice dispenser on soda machine,deep fryers,wheel bases of all cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must remove water from floor under ice machine.must repair broken concrete floor in front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wallbase at rear door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must place stove under ventilation hood.must repair or replace missing ventilation cover over 4- door cooler.must remove bucket of water at soda machine add extension to open site floor drain.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken gasket to front reach-in cooler door

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must store employees personal items one designated area nice and neatly, restrict storing on food product, must provide a self-closing device at bathroom door

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store dirty dish towels inside of sanitizing solution during use

  22. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Can opener, sinks, storage shelves and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in prep ares and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to seal all openings and repaint walls. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet not maintained at two compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak at neck of faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

  23. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Can opener, sinks, storage shelves and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in prep ares and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to seal all openings and repaint walls. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet not maintained at two compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak at neck of faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

  24. Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.

  25. Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Correct and maintain by 10/12/11.

  26. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with mold like and food debris accumulation inside meat walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reseal unsealed floor baseboard tiles in rear by exit door.---------must replace missing floor tiles or level (around floor drains) by 2 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace dead light bulbs in rear prep for additional lighting.----------must replace broken/cracked light shield above rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe under 2 compartment sink.--------must repair stripped cold faucet handle at 3 compartment sink in rear.

  27. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FACILITIES (REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND BEEF, SOUR CREAM ETC.) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F, AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. (BOTH COOLERS WAS OFF-PROBLEM WITH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER TURNED COOLERS ON. REACH-IN COOLER NOW AT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 32.4F AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.8F. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. NOTED ITALIAN BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 56.2F, COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 51.3F/52.4F/52.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 55.2F/54.6F/55.5F, DICED TOMATOES AT 50.4/51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F FOR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F FOR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 25 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 230.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED AT FRENCH FRIES HOLDING UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHTBULB.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER.

  28. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED BGAP/OPENING ON WALLS (CORNER) BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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