Birrieria Jalisco
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
70
Score
Birrieria Jalisco appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Birrieria Jalisco on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/30/24 REPORT #2601953 NOT CORRECTED. #58 VIOLATION No. 2-102.13. "OBSRERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CILANTRO IN CRATES ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND STORE ON FOOD SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH OUT BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND FAUCET, OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (VITAMINS, MEDICINE) ON SHELVES AND IN REFRIGERATOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE #60
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Aug 30, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN USE ON THE BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND TOPS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, BACK UP IS OBSERVED IN ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN USE ON THE BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND TOPS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEATS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AND COOKLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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Apr 7, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BULK ITMES SUCH AS SUGAR NOT LABELED IN FRONT AND DRY STORAGE AREA ( SUGAR, SEASONING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH SCRATCHES AND DENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TABLE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASESTHROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Mar 30, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (A))(CITATION ISSUED).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK ITMES SUCH AS SUGAR NOT LABELED IN FRONT AND DRY STORAGE AREA ( SUGAR, SEASONING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. TONGS WERE STORED INSIDE PAN OF CHICKEN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TONGS AND ENSURE ALL UTENSILS ARE PROPERLY STORED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH SCRATCHES AND DENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TABLE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, CRACK IN WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Aug 4, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS WITHOUT DATE MARKING. (COOKED PORK, COOKED GOAT, COOKED BEEF) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $50 VALUE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF SALSA ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: STYROFOAM CUP STORED IN CONTAINER OF SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENDING UTENSIL SUCH AS LADLE WITH HANDLE, AND HAVE HANDLE STORED ABOVE FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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67
Nov 16, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLEGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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95
Nov 9, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLEGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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82
Aug 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINING ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN ,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT OF TABLE AND GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FRONT OF RESTAURANT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED BEANS, RICE, TRIPE, ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALLBE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-12(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11(A) NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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67
Jul 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IE. ZIP LOC OR BAGGIES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT FRONT, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN WALL UNDER REAR MICROWAVE.
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86
Sep 16, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE MAYTAG RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.7F INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RAW MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED PORK AT 45.8F, STEAK AT 44F, COOKED RICE AT 44.6F, AND COOKED BEANS AT 68.3F INSIDE OF THE COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (CHOPPED ONIONS AND CILANTRO) WHILE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING TACOS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND TO USE APPROPRIATE UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT (GLOVES, TONGS, DELI PAPER, SPOONS, ETC.). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS OR END CAPS PROVIDED OVER THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS.
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Aug 10, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA; ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM AROUND OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST REAR REACH IN FREZZER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, SO THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM, AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHEN IN USE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ALL CLUTTER, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED QUARTER INCH OPENING UNDER REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA; ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM AROUND OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST REAR REACH IN FREZZER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, SO THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHEN IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ALL CLUTTER, AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jan 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 3/18/14 # 1402085 NOT CORRECTED: #35 SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA ON A PIECE OF RAW WOOD THAT IS UNCLEAN. RESTORE WOOD TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #38 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH LIMITED ACCESSIBILTY DUE TO COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COUNTER OR TURN HANDISNK TO MAKE IT FULLY ACCESSIBLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS STORED WITHIN FOOD PRODUCT. ALL FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED OUTSIDE OF PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER AT 50-100 PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLEEVE OF DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED PRODUCTS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 18, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED HAM AND CHEESE WITH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0 F. FOOD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.2 F TO 55.3 F APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT $50 VALUE. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. OBSERVED STEAK APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS $40 VALUE AT FOOD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.0 F- 52.0 F WITHIN SMALLER REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7 F ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA ON A PIECE OF RAW WOOD THAT IS UNCLEAN. RESTORE RAW WOOD TO A WASHABLE CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING UNDER STOVE UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD THAT HAS DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY AND IF DARK GROOVES AND STAINS DO NOT COME CLEAN TO REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HANDLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH LIMITED ACCESSIBILITY DUE TO COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PART OF COUNTER OR TURN HAND SINK AND MAKE IT FULLY ACCESSIBLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PRESENT FOR MANAGER TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE PURCHASED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 PAINT CANS STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM RESTAURANT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS INSIDE BULK FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON HANDLED SCOOPS WITH HANDLED SCOOPS AND MAINTAIN HANDLE OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT.
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Apr 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE RUST FROM TOP OF LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS OF FOO DEBRIS,CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO DEFROST LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND CUTTING BOARD IS STAINED IN REAR PREP AREA MUST REMOVE STAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ALL CHEST COOLERS
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA THICK WITH RUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUOLDUP ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM, TOILET ROOM AND IN BOTH PREP AREAS THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Jan 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGER, ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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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. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
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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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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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. SOME FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO TO REPLACE SAME.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KNIFE RACK AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Mar 5, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STORE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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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 REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR BEHIND WASH MACHINE & UNDER HAND SINK IN HALLWAY.
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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.WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR,SEAL FRONT WINDOWS,SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN HALLWAY & DINING ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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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 OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT REAR PREP HAND SINK & LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birrieria Jalisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birrieria Jalisco on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birrieria Jalisco?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Birrieria Jalisco.
Has Birrieria Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Birrieria Jalisco have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Birrieria Jalisco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Birrieria Jalisco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Birrieria Jalisco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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