What is Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito's health inspection score?

Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito last inspected?

Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito was last inspected on October 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito have?

Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito has 37 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito safe to eat at?

Yes, Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito serve?

Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito

Name: Fred & Jack's EL Gran Burrito
Address: 7600 S YALE AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 90

7600 S YALE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/10/2025

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 10, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 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.

Location

7600 S YALE AVE, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM OF TABLE HOLDING GRILL TO REMOVE RUST OBSERVED, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, AREA UNDER GRILL, FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES AND EXHAUST FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM OF TABLE HOLDING GRILL TO REMOVE RUST OBSERVED, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, AREA UNDER GRILL, FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER "6" OFF OF FLOOR

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Med4 Basic

10 total

47/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLERAT 63.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. DICED TOMATO-51.8F.4LBS. RAW STEAK-60.1F.2LBS. PRIME RIB STEAK-60.3F.2LBS. RAW CHICKEN-53.6F.5LBS. PRE- COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-54.9F.1.5LBS. CUT LETTUCE & TOMATO-61.9F.3LBS. BREADED STEAK-64.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.19.5LBS. $73. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER "6" OFF OF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,POTATO PEELER,LOWER SODA MACHINE CABINET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−53 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE FRY CUTTER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT LARGE BUSS PANS ON OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2562506 ON 8-19-22: 57-OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med7 Basic

12 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. COOKED HAMBURGERS 129.4F-131.0F.21LBS. COOKED STEAK 105.4F ON TOPSIDE AND GRILL OF STOVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 33LBS. $160.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. DICED TOMATO 46.4F. TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.20LBS. COOKED POTATOES 47.8F. IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20.5LBS. $27.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS,AND BOXES ,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT LARGE BUSS PANS ON OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2- DOOR PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE BLACK BUILD UP ON CAULK AROUND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT GREASE TRAP,ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR TROUT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2524054 ON 8-16-21: 57-OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−44 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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