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BURRITOS AIDA/TU BOTANA

3211 W 59TH ST · Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BURRITOS AIDA/TU BOTANA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632048

Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITOS AIDA/TU BOTANA · 3211 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BLOWN OUT IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169793

Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITOS AIDA/TU BOTANA · 3211 W 59TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: Observed waste water leaking from grease trap at 3-compartment sink, and accumulating on floor. Instd to repair/replace grease trap and maintain same. Instd to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Surrounding area must be kept clean and dry.

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: LIVE LARGE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER PREP TABLE. ROACH EGGS NOTED IN GASKETS OF PREP COOLER. SMALL BABY ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE RECEIPT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non food contact surfaces not clean, excessive debris/grease accumulation: interior/exterior of all fryers, interior/exterior of allcoolers/freezers including rubber gaskets , storage shelves, all cooking equipment, flat top grills, all attached piping through out, and all sink basins. Instd to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors and coving in front prep area as well as rear food storage/ware washing area heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Must deep clean floors and coving.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169645

Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITOS AIDA/TU BOTANA · 3211 W 59TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: Observed waste water overflowing from grease trap at 3-compartment sink, and accumulating on floor. Instd to repair and maintain same. Instd to clean and sanitize all affected areas. violation critical 7-38-030.

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: Observed over 30 live multi generational roaches in food prep area; 8 live roaches under exposed hand sink, 3 live roaches behind prep table, 15 live roaches under three compartment sink; 5 live roaches crawling under mop sink, 5 live roaches under/behind reach in coolers in rear; over 100 dead roaches through out facility ( under all reach in coolers, 3 compartment sink, grease trap, under hand sink, behind 3 door prep cooler, mop sink and rest room). Instructed person in charge to remove all live and dead roaches from facility, clean and sanitize all areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Violation 7-38-020 critical.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site at time of inspection while preparation and serving of potentially hazardous food and ready to eat food being served to patrons ( steak tacos, cooked riced etc.) Instructed person in charge to obtain City of Chicago certified manager certification. Serious Violation 7-38-012(a)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minors violation not corrected from inspection 2130036 performed on 1-5-2018. Violation #31 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. #32 CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN. #34 EXCESSIVE OIL ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. #40 MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES AT 100F OR BELOW. INSTD TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING FROZEN, COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES. #43 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. Must repair, obtain and maintain.. Serious violation 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed deep fryer leaking oil with pan stored underneath. Repair and maintain equipment.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non food contact surfaces not clean, excessive debris/grease accumulation: interior/exterior of all fryers, interior/exterior of allcoolers/freezers including rubber , storage shelves, all cooking equipment, flat top grills, all attached piping through out, and all sink basins. Instd to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors and coving in front prep area as well as rear food storage/ware washing area heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Must deep clean floors and coving.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Holes noted in various areas of walls through out rear. Instd to seal all holes. Repair ceiling above prep area (condensor line) Instd to have surface smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed mop sink without backflow prevention device installed. Obtain, install and maintain backflow prevention for mop sink.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Reach in cooler in front and rear area missing thermometers. Obtain thermometers for reach in coolers.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130036

Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITOS AIDA/TU BOTANA · 3211 W 59TH ST

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: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE OIL ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES AT 100F OR BELOW. INSTD TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING FROZEN, COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981760

Location recorded for this inspection · BURRITOS AIDA/TU BOTANA · 3211 W 59TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICEFOR HOSE CONNECTION. AT MOP SINK, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(PHOTO GIVEN).

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262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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