Birreria La Barca Jalisco
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2013
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Score
Birreria La Barca Jalisco appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Birreria La Barca Jalisco is from Apr 24, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Birreria La Barca Jalisco's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MEAT SAW IS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SAW AFTER EACH USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP TABLE HAS SOME WATER DAMAGE, REPAIR THE CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM HAS A SEALED WINDOW AND NO VENILATION FAN, PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE REAR YARD A PILE OF DIRTY OLD BUCKETS AND DEBRIS, CLEAN UO THE REAR OF THE STORE AND KEEP IT ORGANIZED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: A FOOD HANDLER IS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RESTRAIN THEIR HAIR.
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Feb 29, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE LEAKING.
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Jun 10, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED PREPARED & SERVED.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 3:20P.M.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST & REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN & OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS & COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.
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Jun 2, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1 DOOR GLASS POP COOLER AT 44.2F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 WHEN READY.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1 DOOR GLASS POP COOLER SUCH AS STEAK 44.2F,FISH 46.6F,BEANS 46.9F,SALSA 45.1F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX 2LBS.$20.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR,WALL & PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/2/11.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST & REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN & OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS & COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.
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Sep 13, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIMES. MANAGER STATED, "HOT WATER TANK OFF SINCE THIS MORNING." INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR TANK. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. HOT WATER RESTORED AND AT 80F BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO ENROLLMENT LETTER AVAILABLE. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AND UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WEST WALL INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Mar 5, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AND CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birreria La Barca Jalisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birreria La Barca Jalisco on file is from Apr 24, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birreria La Barca Jalisco?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Birreria La Barca Jalisco.
Has Birreria La Barca Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Birreria La Barca Jalisco have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Birreria La Barca Jalisco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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