Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2017
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Score
Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 22, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan dates to Aug 22, 2017.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL SALT FROM EDGE OF OPENING. CLEAN STORAGE SHELF WHERE GLASSES ARE STORED TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED MUST BE LABELED WHEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF NON FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS WHEN STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN FREEZERS, IN COOLERS, AND IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(REMOVE DEBRIS IN BASEMENT), FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL STAINS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIRRIA (GOAT MEAT) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS LOCATED IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AND TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN MOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REAR INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS WIPING; WIPE REAR INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEEDS SWEEPING IN REAR PREP AREA; SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: GROCERY STORE BAGS ARE BEING USED TO STORE MEATS, STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR SINGLE USE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE COCA COLA REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT KITCHEN HAS MOLDY SHELVES; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN WALL HAS A HOLE WHERE THE GAS LINE COMES OUT, REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Feb 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE COOKED MEAT IN REFRIGERATOR.
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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. PAINT CEILING OUTSIDE OF FURNACE ROOM AND WALL INSIDE OF FURNACE ROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE PAINT HAS PEELED. REATTACH VENTILATION FAN COVER TO CEILING WHERE LOOSE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN WHERE COOKED MEAT STORED.
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Mar 23, 2011
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 & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST STORE PLASTIC & SILVER WARE PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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 TABLE.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO FURNANCE ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & MOP SINK.
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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 CLEAN LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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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 STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS & DINING ROOM,DAMAGED & MISSING WALLS & TILES IN ENTRY WAY & DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA & BASEMENT.
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Oct 25, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT BOTH PREP AREAS.
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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 THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT.
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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 CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS TRHU-OUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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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 HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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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. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Mar 18, 2010
Routine
4 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND COOLERS.
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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 BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT 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 WALLS THRU-OUT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND PAINT, ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS SAME AREA, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan on file is from Aug 22, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan.
Has Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Birrieria La Tapatia De Ocotlan 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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