Birrieria Ocotlan

April 5, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: Observed hand sink located in rear prep/dishwashing areas blocked by garbage can,a wrench and hand washing sign was stored inside of said sink unable to access hand sink during time if inspection. Instructed to remove and maintain accessible. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030(C). Citation Issued. • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: Observed no signed employee health policies on site during inspection for all food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-010. Citation Issued.
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: Observed the following TCS foods at improper hot holding temperatures during inspection... Approximately 6 lbs with $120 value of Goat located in front prep area 111.0F-126.0F Instructed to hold hot food @135.0F at all times and maintain. Priority Violation. #7-38-005. Citation Issued.
code 21
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: Observed no labels (squeeze bottles) located on tables and front prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain when not in original containers.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: Observed approximately 50 large rodent droppings in basement scattered under 3 compartment sink and inside hole in the wall, the dirt area and in the tool room scattered throughout the shelving units. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain. Must eliminate pest activity. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/5/23. Priority Foundation Violation.# 7-38-020 (A). Citation Issued. • Observed back door open in rear prep area with door open and magnetic screen not tight fitting. Instructed to enclose in order to prevent pest entry.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: Observed air drying wiping cloths stored throughout all prep areas. Instructed to store in sanitizing water and maintain.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: Observed ice scoop stored improperly in between uses. Instructed to store in a clean container and not on top of ice machine.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables in basement prep area. • Observed crates located in dry storage area, must eliminate and provide adequate shelving units. Observed 2 door refrigeration unit located in dining area in need of lock to protect food from public and maintain. • Observed plastic grocery and black garbage bags used for food storage in all chest freezers, must eliminate and provide food grade storage bags.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: Observed large pots on site unable to be fully submerged inside of 3 compartment sink for proper washing and sanitizing. Instructed to remove or provide a larger sink.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: must defrost ice build up from all chest freezers and clean.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine located in basement. Must be seen for servicing and maintain. • Observed no toilet seat in toilet room in basement instructed to attach. Must repair leaky pipes on front and rear first floor hand washing sinks. Must maintain in good repair.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls throughout basement prep/dish washing area. • must clean food debris and splatter from walls in basement prep/dish washing area. • Observed large black garbage bags of trash and recycles stored in backyard leading to trash area. Instructed to remove and maintain area free of clutter.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: observed cooking equipment not under ventilation hood fully in rear prep area must place underneath.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: Observed no food handler training certificates for all employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for City of Chicago certified food managers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 25, 2022: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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