Birrieria El Viejo,Inc.

2459 W 51St St, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 24, 2015

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2014, Birrieria El Viejo,Inc. has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 24, 2015. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Birrieria El Viejo,Inc. since Aug 24, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 24, 2015

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND RAW WOOD NOTED AT TOP SIDE BASE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO PAINT SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, AND UNUNSED DIPPERWELL NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: UNFINISHED RAW CONCRETE WALL IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES IN SAME AREA AND ORGANIZE.

Dec 29, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2014

License

9 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. PLUMBERS PUTTY MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL WELDING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. WHEN 1 COMPARTMENT IS RELEASED IT BACKS UP INTO OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS. BACKUP MUST BE ABATED AND ALL 3 COMPARTMMENTS NEED TO DRAIN PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINETS WITH CHIPPING PEELING PAINT. ALL CABINETS MUST BE REPAINTED SO THAT THERE IS NO CHIPPING PAINT AND ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN REAR UNCLEAN. MOP SINK MUST CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSEVED FLOOR INCOMPLETE IN REAR. FLOOR MUST BE COMPLETED AND ALL FLOOR SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: ALL CHIPPING PAINT MUST ON WINDOWS BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING REACH IN FREEZERS. FREEZERS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY. ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. INSTALL HANGER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birrieria El Viejo,Inc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birrieria El Viejo,Inc. on file is from Aug 24, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birrieria El Viejo,Inc.?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Birrieria El Viejo,Inc..

Has Birrieria El Viejo,Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Birrieria El Viejo,Inc. have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Birrieria El Viejo,Inc. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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