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EL BURRITO AMIGO

5238 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL BURRITO AMIGO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638083

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND CUTTING BOARDS STOREDTHE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ANE SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932258

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL AND DRIP TRAY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER ENTRANCE DOOR TO REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465250

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLAEN AND DEGREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. MUST SWEEP FOOD DEBRIS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465056

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. FOUND ORANGE JUICER MACHINE (ZUMEX) AT CUSTOMER AREAS. CURRENTLY NOT MANUALLY CAPPING JUICE FROM MACHINE. MACHINE CURRENTLY A SELF SERVE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. ORANGE JUICER MACHINE MUST BE RELOCATED BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. ORANGE JUICER MACHINE REMOVED FROM CUSTOMER AREAS DURING INSPECTION.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385421

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- 5 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS FROM 6/22/14 RANGING FROM 56.8F - 57.7F IN WALK IN COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 50 LBS. $100. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST USE FOOD GARDE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS FOR FOOD AND NOT PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF SAME,LIDS OF DRINK MACHINE,MEAT SLICER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322010

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN SIDE WALK-COOLER

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES, AND PROVIDE LID FOR CUP DISPENSER PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAINT

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214554

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves, coolers, storage racks, sinks and exhaust filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not cleaned along wallbase and behind equipment. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline under rear and dining room exposed hand sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580152

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176340

Location recorded for this inspection · EL BURRITO AMIGO · 5238 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULKING AND RECAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (FRONT PREP).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NOTED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AROUND PIPES, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED AN OPENING/GAP ON FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND IN WASHROOM DOOR (REAR OUTSIDE AREA) AND MAINTAIN.----- MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FILTER ON HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (NEXT TO WASHROOM), REAR GARAGE AREA AND BY GARBAGE DUMPSTER. -------REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REORGANIZING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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