PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
BURRITO BEACH Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 11, 2013
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License #1676863
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2DR REFRIGERATOR HOLDING A TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.UNIT HAS BEED TAGED AT THIS TIME. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.COUSCOUS AT 47.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.2F AND CHICKEN AT 59.F 10LBS TOTAL VALUED AT 50 DOLLARS AT IN 2DR REFRIGERATOR. ALL PRODUCT ABOVE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW.
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1COMP PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER 2 REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1COMP PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER 2 REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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