Birrieria Ocotlan

April 12, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 06-202.16 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
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. • 3-305.14 OBSERVED CUSTOMERS USING TOILET ROOM AND LINED UP AGAINST WALL THAT IS ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA A BARRIER IS NEEDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS AND KEEP THEM FROM WALKING INTO PREP AREA.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: 4-901.12 Observed air drying wiping cloths stored throughout all prep areas. Instructed to store in sanitizing water and maintain
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 Observed crates located in dry storage area, must eliminate and provide adequate shelving units. • 4-101.19 Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables in basement prep area and raw wood surface tops in poor repair of prep tables in basement. • 4-102.11 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: 4-301.12 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: 4-601.11 Must defrost ice build up from all chest freezers, debris build up from prep tables in basement and clean.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: must provide a self closing device on toilet room door in basement leading to prep area.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: 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. • Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls throughout basement prep/dish washing area. • must repair or replace damaged walls and holes in walls throughout premises including basement. • Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: must clean food debris and splatter from walls in basement prep/dish washing area.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for City of Chicago certified food managers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2573756 4/5/23not corrected #38-still observed approximately 50 or more rat droppings in basement scattered under 3 compartment sink and inside hole in the wall, scattered in with the dirt in dirt mound area, on shelves in tool room. As well a strong smell of rodent urine. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain. Must eliminate pest activity. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/12/23.( Priority 7-42-090). Citation Issue
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 5, 2023: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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