Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Burrito Beach

500 W Madison St

Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Burrito Beach last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Apr 3, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has Burrito Beach ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 21, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BEVERAGE MACHINE WASTE LINE DISCHARGING THROUGH HOSE DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR ADJACENT TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE BEVERAGE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM OR OTHER LIQUID WASTE CONVEYANCE POINT AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 13, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

Refer to violation #60.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s Notes

Previous core violation not corrected from report # 2592048 for violation #10 ( Additional hand wash sink needed at front food prep area, instructed to install) dated on 4-30-24. Instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 3, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

Additional hand wash sink needed at front food prep area, instructed to install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

Trash and food debris noted behind ice maker and 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

Employees personal items (purses) kept on top of food containers, instructed to separate.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source