Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
95
Score
Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan has been inspected 21 times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF STRONGER WATER PRESSURE. HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO HANDLES HANDBOWL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF BALENCING TO PREVENT WATER POOLING ON AN ANGLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Aug 19, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND ALUMNINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND STORED IN BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER AND MOLD-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TOWARDS THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE METAL SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CARD BOARD AND ALLUMINUM FOIL LINING THE LOWER SHELVING AREA OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN SODA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS RESTROOM WITH A OPEN GAP OF ABOUT AN INCH OR SO EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALL BEHIND IT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND POSSIBLE HARBORING.
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Oct 12, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND PIC WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Dec 13, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED (WATER STAINED) CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED (LOOSE) FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT WINDOW SERVICE AREA AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 25, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS PREPARED (GOAT, RICE, SALSA) HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES, FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES(PREMISES HAS MEAT THERMOMETERS140*-190*F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER(0-220*F) FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO UPRIGHT FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES, FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES (PREMISES HAS MEAT THERMOMETERS 140*F-190*F)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER (0*F-220*F)FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS PREPARED(GOAT, RICE, SALSA)HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OD 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO UPRIGHT FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#2081441 9/1/17 NOT CORRECTED#18- STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 2- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE & HOT WATER TANK ROOM,40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN BEAMS AND DOOR JAMS IN BASEMENT AND VENTS AND MOTORS OF CHEST FREEZERS ALSO,STILL FINDING APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES.FRONT DOOR STILL HAS A APPX.1/2-3/4 ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/17.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EYED STOVES,PREP TABLES, COOLERS,STEAM TABLES,SHELVING UNITS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 1, 2017
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME AT HAND WASHINGS SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR DISH WASHING.WATER TEMPERATURE IS 74.0F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2079042 8/25/17 NOT CORRECTED#18- STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE & HOT WATER TANK ROOM,BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR IN1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.7- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR COFFEE TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN GLASS COOLER,ON WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.STILL FINDING APPX.45-50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE.ALSO APPX."1/2-3-4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/1/17#24-STILL FINDING GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT OVERFLOWING WITH WATER AND SOAP SUDS FROM TOP OF LID AND STREAMING DOWN THE SIDES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946914 DATED, 07-21-2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST. FLOOR REAR PREP/DISH AREA, 2 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED BASEMENT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN BOX FREEZER/EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS/GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD SCREWED ON TO TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,MISSING HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EYED STOVES,PREP TABLES, COOLERS,STEAM TABLES,SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. HAS DEAD BUGS, RODENT DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN .MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND HUGE POTS TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH OR REMOVE THE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR PROOF THAT THEY ARE NEW HIRE
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING THE MULTI USE UTENSILS. SHE HAS THE FIST AND LAST COMPARTMENT SET UP FOR WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP A COMPARTMENT FOR ADEQUATE SANITIZING AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS THAT WERE WASHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 120 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, MULTI-USE UTENSILS, STORAGE RACKS AND ON THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO, FOUND 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946914 DATED, 07-21-2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST. FLOOR REAR PREP/DISH AREA, 2 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED BASEMENT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN BOX FREEZER/EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE. 34-OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER. 35-OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE OUTSIDE THE LADIES RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. HAS DEAD BUGS, RODENT DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS, WALLS, VENTILATION FILTERS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND TOILET ROOMS HAS SMALL FLIES, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP, FOOD AND GREASE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HUGE POTS TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH OR REMOVE THE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR PROOF THAT THEY ARE NEW HIRE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST. FLOOR REAR PREP/DISH AREA, 2 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED BASEMENT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN BOX FREEZER/EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE OUTSIDE THE LADIES RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 12 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT PIT/BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, AND HEATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEAT CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR NOT CLEAN IN THE 1ST.FLOOR REAR PREP/DISH AREA, 2 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED BASEMENT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN BOX FREEZERS/ EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE OUTSIDE THE LADIES RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TOREPLACE.
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Nov 30, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537574 ON 5-1-15 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. 32-REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS/GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.
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May 1, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 171.8F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS/GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE BY 7-24-15.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BETWEEN AND BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 159.9F AND GOAT 199.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE MEAT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA(DEAD ROACHES).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE BY 7-24-15.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and repair or replace lid to the chest freezer in basement.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remove peeling debris at ceiling over basement dry storage shelvings must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Replace burnt out light bulbs in rear kitchen coolers and dining room.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WALL OF BASEMENT; REMOVE WHERE NEEDED AND REPAINT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Sep 23, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 THIRD REACHIN FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND THE GASKETS ARE LOOSEAND WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOP.
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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 FOUR REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS LOCATED IN THE 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. SOME PARTS OF THE BASEMENT CEILINGS HAS MOLD GROWING ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MOLD AND PAINT THE CEILINGS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan.
Has Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birrieria Reyes 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 Reyes 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.
How often is Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Birrieria Reyes De Ocotlan is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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