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Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan

3011 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2016. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan since Aug 21, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 9, 2017
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 APPROXIMATELY 20-22 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND A REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELF. APPROXIMATELY 15-16 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM AND A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN LADIES WASHROOM. WATER IS A VERY SMALL TRICKLE OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT TO HAVE HOT WATER AT CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES WHERE SURFACES ARE RUSTED. REMOVE LOOSE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN LADIES WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION TO MOP SINK.
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90
Sep 23, 2016
License
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, WAITING FOR GAS COMPANY TO COME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES WHERE SURFACES ARE RUSTED. REMOVE LOOSE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT ONCE HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. SEAL CORNER OF WALL NEAR THE MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE VERY DIM LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. THIS AREA MUST BE LIGHTED SO THAT A MINIMUN OF 50-FOOT CANDLES OF LIGHT IS AVAILABLE ON ALL WORK SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION TO MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan on file is from Aug 21, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan.

Has Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mezcal Birria Ocotlan — Mezcal Birria Octolan 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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