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BURRITO HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BURRITO HOUSE 3718 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
May 21, 2025 Canvass License #2359945
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP WATER RESERVOIR AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS ALSO LABEL SOAP BOTTLE AT HANDWASHING SINK.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE ARE LEAKING AND WRAPS ARE BROKEN.ICE BUILD-UP AT UNIT. ALSO CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER WITH ICE AT UNIT AND ICE AT RUBBER GASKET OF BOTH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE ON LID OF THE UNIT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: CORRODED BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL REPLACE BROKEN FRONT EXTERIOR LID AT ICE MACHINE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE BROKEN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP.REAR PREP AREA
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP.REAR PREP AREA
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections