Birrieria De La Torre Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
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Score
BIRRIERIA DE LA TORRE MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 6724-6726 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 24, 2026. This inspection resulted in six minor violations, with notable findings concerning cleanable food-contact surfaces and the absence of insects, rodents, or animals. Over twelve inspections, the restaurant has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Jun 8, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 29, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations.
74
Aug 28, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
37
Dec 21, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Aug 22, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 5, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Feb 24, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SMALL FLIP TOP PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR STAFF UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED PAINT ON WALL IN RESTROOM CREATING A VOID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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