Barcocina

1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Barcocina has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING UNAPPROVED SANITIZER. FACILITY UTILIZED 256 CENTURY Q SANITIZER. LABEL STATES USE FOR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SANITIZER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY TEST STRIPS ON SITE. SANITIZER HOOKED UP TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO USE APPROVED SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER HEATER IN REAR TOILET ROOM WITH A SMALL LEAK. WATER OBSERVED POOLING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AT WATER HEATER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING FROM CEILING NEAR 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 F TO 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF SLICED POTATOES, 1/4 POUND OF COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, AND 1/8 POUND OF CUT LEAFY GREENS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Sep 29, 2022

License

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT ALL COMPARTMENTS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barcocina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barcocina on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Barcocina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barcocina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barcocina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Barcocina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barcocina is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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