What is EL Burrito Mexicano's health inspection score?

EL Burrito Mexicano has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Burrito Mexicano last inspected?

EL Burrito Mexicano was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Burrito Mexicano have?

EL Burrito Mexicano has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Burrito Mexicano safe to eat at?

EL Burrito Mexicano has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

EL Burrito Mexicano

Name: EL Burrito Mexicano
Address: 936 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 77

936 W ADDISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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4 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Apr 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MEAT STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT CLEAN AND REPLACE FOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER SHELF AND ESPECIALLY ON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WASHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL TIMES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTALE PROVIDED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
COOKS LINE WHITE PREP SURFACE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.-----LARGE BASEMENT BLENDER STORED IN THE BASEMENT AND USED FOR PREP IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED, DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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