Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
El Burrito Mexicano
936 W Addison St, Chicago 60613 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Dec 4, 2025
16
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Dec 4, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 5, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 20, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 11, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 4, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 26, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 11, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 16, 2012 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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El Burrito Mexicano — questions
- Did El Burrito Mexicano pass its last health inspection?
- El Burrito Mexicano at 936 W Addison St was inspected on Dec 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at El Burrito Mexicano?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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