Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BURRITO HOUSE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639565
Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITO HOUSE · 3718 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNER AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129579
Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITO HOUSE · 3718 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Observed employee washing dishes with soap detergent, then rinsing with water, then placing on drying rack/shelf without sanitizing. Instructed facility that all dishes must be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly. Facility complied during inspection by filling sanitizing compartment with water and bleach to the proper concentration. Critical violation 7-38-030.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed the three compartment sink not maintained- when water is released from one compartment that waste water then flows back into another compartment via the drain. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so that water drains properly without backing up into other compartments. Serious violation 7-38-030.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in upper portion of ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the rear exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051175
Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITO HOUSE · 3718 N ELSTON 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: OBSERVED 2 LARGE BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS) NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN SAID ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975380
Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITO HOUSE · 3718 N ELSTON 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: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR FREEZER DOOR PANEL(DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE) AT THE 2DR MEAT FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.AT SAME DOOR MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN BOTTOM FREEZER DOOR GASKET(DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKYMOP SINK FAUCET AT THE MOP CLOSET.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE COCA-COLA AND SALSA SAUCE COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER DING ROOM AREA.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR A NEW EMPLOYEES AT FACILITY.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1721229
Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITO HOUSE · 3718 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE LARGE CUTTING KNIFE FOUND STORED BETWEEN WALL OF FREEZER AND THE SIDE OF THE PREP CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT ALL TIMES OR USE A KNIVE RACK.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 2 RAW WOODEN SHELVING RACKS AT THE COKE-IN-A-BOX STATION LOCATED ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE COUNTER.MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH/OR PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOX LINER AND BOXES BEING USED AS STORAGE UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST USE SURFACES WHICH ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DREFROST/REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT THE 1DR REACH-IN FREEZER. FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS FLATTENED CARD BOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1589123
Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITO HOUSE · 3718 N ELSTON 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: RAW WOOD SURFACES ON MENU BOARD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE 2 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566529
Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITO HOUSE · 3718 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566274
Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITO HOUSE · 3718 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA FAUCET, MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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