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El Gran Burrito Express #2

February 17, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 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)
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED IN USE KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 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.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT. • MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 1, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.