Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles

4959 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 29, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN CUSTOMER WALK-THROUGH AREA. THE COOLER IS LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, AND CUSTOMERS MUST WALK PAST SAID COOLER TO REACH THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCK COOLER TO AVOID POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES

Dec 21, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FILLS UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN CUSTOMER WALK THROUGH AREA. COOLER IS LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND CUSTOMERS MUST WALK PAST SAID COOLER TO REACH THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCK COOLER TO AVOID POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES

Dec 1, 2022

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER (SUCH AS SWING DOOR) IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Nov 22, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER (SUCH AS SWING DOOR) IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles on file is from Aug 21, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles.

Has Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles 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 Y Taqueria Napoles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles is inspected around three times per year on average.

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