What is EL Gran Burrito Express #2's health inspection score?

EL Gran Burrito Express #2 has a SafeDine safety score of 72 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 Gran Burrito Express #2 last inspected?

EL Gran Burrito Express #2 was last inspected on May 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Gran Burrito Express #2 have?

EL Gran Burrito Express #2 has 48 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Gran Burrito Express #2 safe to eat at?

EL Gran Burrito Express #2 has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

EL Gran Burrito Express #2

Name: EL Gran Burrito Express #2
Address: 1907 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 72

1907 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint

May 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR SMALLER CONTAINERS & POTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM AND ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF GRILL TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR SMALLER CONTAINERS & POTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG LOWER WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−23 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,TOILET ROOM,REAR DOOR AND EVIDENCE OF A FEW LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND CRAWLING ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & LIVE SMALL FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM AND ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND STORE PROPERLY.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF GRILL TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR SMALLER CONTAINERS & POTS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SEAL GASKET UNDERNEATH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG LOWER WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS .
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECT AND SPLATTER FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High6 Med8 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

24/100inspection score

−66 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS .5LB.COOKED PORK 78.6F IN A PAN ON TOPSIDE OF SPIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. .5LBS. $.75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 75LBS. COOKED STEAK RANGIMG FROM 83.1F-91.6F. 20LBS. BIRRERIA-45.8F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 95LBS. $304.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BUCKET STORAGE RACK,ICE MACHINE, HOT WATER TANK & MOPSINK,ON & UNDER PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,MOTOR OF SHAKE MACHINE,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/19/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TORN AND DAMAGED MUST MAKE SCREEN TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN LOBBY AREA AND PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−66 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WINDOW SEAL IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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