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Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2

3711 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2021
95
Score
Low Risk

Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2 has been inspected six times since 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 29, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BACK ROOM UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
95
Oct 1, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 10-LBS OF COOKED GOAT AT 109.F, 15-LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 46.0F, LARGE POT APPROX 8-LBS OF GOAT GRAVY AT 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPERLY COOLED FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION
22
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOOD INSIDE STEAMTABLE.OBSERVED APPROX 15-LBS OF COOKED GOAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 117.0F TO 123.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. ALL FOOD REMOVED BY PIC AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 35.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
21
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF NACHO CHEESE,ETC INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
37
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
53
67
Dec 4, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
90
Apr 2, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
95
Dec 5, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY/NON WORKING EQUIPMENT (FROM PREVIOUS OWNER) ON SITE IN REAR, COVERED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FROM PREMISES
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE FOR VERIFICATION.
58
90
Nov 26, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NON WORKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE OR REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO SERVICE SINK (UTILITY/MOP SINK) ON PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY/NON WORKING EQUIPMENT (FROM PREVIOUS OWNER) ON SITE IN REAR, COVERED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FROM PREMISES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE FOR VERIFICATION.
58
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2 on file is from Apr 29, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2.

Has Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birrieria Y Taqueriz Lopez #2 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 Taqueriz Lopez #2 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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