Birrieria Y Taqueria Lopez
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
82
Score
BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA LOPEZ, located at 2705 W 59th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 27, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to warewashing facilities, food and non-food contact surfaces, and the general cleanliness of physical facilities. Across 15 recorded inspections, the establishment has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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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
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jun 10, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Jul 31, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
45
Jan 12, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 25, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Feb 27, 2026 Inspection
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTRAIRS PREP AREAS NOT LABLED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
48
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
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