Birrieria Ocotlan
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
78
Score
BIRRIERIA OCOTLAN, located at 8726 S Commercial Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on April 7, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations concerning areas such as in-use utensil storage, food labeling, and the cleanliness and design of food contact surfaces. Across nine scored inspections, BIRRIERIA OCOTLAN has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Apr 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 12, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
41
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
25
Aug 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 18, 2022
License
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Violations — Apr 7, 2025 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED FOR DISPENSING SALSA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS IN FIRST FLOOR COOLERS AND BASEMENT FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF BASMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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