Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL ALEGRE BURRITO on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636398
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611665
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604203
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572615
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SPICES IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD (RIGHT SIDE).
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563014
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562706
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND NOW WEARING CLEAN GLOVES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REATTACH THE BASE COVING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM, AND TO REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL BENEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509978
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQAUTE LIGHTING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473170
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BEING THAWED IN A PAN NEXT TO A BOX COOLER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL FROZEN PRODUCTS SHOULD BE THAWED UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312216
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2223099 ON 9/28/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311847
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED PORK AT 49.5F INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $180. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN A CONTAINER OR WATER ON TOP OF THE COUNTER NEAR THE SHAKE MIXER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE CREAM SCOOP.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2223099 ON 9/28/18 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND AN ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223099
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 W GRAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NOT DESIGNED TO ALLOW ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-603.13: OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED AN EXCESS OF SPRAY FOAM IN THE WALL/CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED STAIN/BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SIDING BY THE 3 COMP SINK WORN DOWN. MUST REPAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A LINER THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND AN ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. OBSERVED AN UNUSED OLD ICE COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015424
Location recorded for this inspection · EL ALEGRE BURRITO · 7193 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: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage room under shelving/heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room shall be repaired/replaced.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60707
64 of 87 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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