Birrieria La Barca

4125 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2014

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Birrieria La Barca is from Oct 15, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Birrieria La Barca's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

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

Inspector notes: COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND TRACKS, AND SINKS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

Apr 10, 2014

License

1 minor violation.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birrieria La Barca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birrieria La Barca on file is from Oct 15, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Birrieria La Barca's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Birrieria La Barca have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birrieria La Barca 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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