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EL GRAN BURRITO EXPRESS #2

1950 W 87TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL GRAN BURRITO EXPRESS #2 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570045

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GRAN BURRITO EXPRESS #2 · 1950 W 87TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549967

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GRAN BURRITO EXPRESS #2 · 1950 W 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXISTING FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK REMOVED FROM PREMISES ONLY PLUMBING NOTED AT WALL. MUST RE-INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED HAND SINK BEING BOUGHT IN AND RE-CONNECTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 10LBS. DICED TOMATOES RANGING FROM 44.6F-47.1F AND 8LBS.CUT LETTUCE RANGING FROM 46.3F-49.3F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 18LBS. $65.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW AT 36.5F(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND CARD BOARD FROM SAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484328

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GRAN BURRITO EXPRESS #2 · 1950 W 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2357121

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GRAN BURRITO EXPRESS #2 · 1950 W 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR FRONT (SALSA) PREP COOLER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SLICER AND DICER MACHINES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2282746 4/8/19 NOT CORRECTED #58- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282746

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GRAN BURRITO EXPRESS #2 · 1950 W 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSEAND PROVIDE PROOF. .

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