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BIRRIA OCOTLAN MEZCAL

3011 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BIRRIA OCOTLAN MEZCAL has been inspected once by Chicago Department of Public Health, on September 12, 2018. The most recent inspection, on September 12, 2018, recorded 20 infractions.

No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times on September 12, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on September 12, 2018. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times on September 12, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on September 12, 2018. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on September 12, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

1 inspection

  1. Canvass

    20 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST ,BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16 (A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 14- 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF COOKED TAMALES BASE (MOLE AND PEPPERS) RANGING FROM 80.4F-84.6F,90.2F,91.3F STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND COUNTER IN DINING AREA SINCE YESTERDAY 9/11/18.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.70 GALLONS.$200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.MUST LABEL PROPERLY.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STOORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION APPX.40 OR MORE CRAWLING ON WALL AROUND PAPER TOWEL HOLDER ABOVE HAND SINK,UNDER HAND SINK,ON WALL BEHIND 1-EYE STOVES IN PREP AREA,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOP ,ON DOOR GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS USED AND UNUSED,DOOR JAMS LEADING INTO FRONT PREP AREA,FURNANCE ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.ALSO.APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,FOOD STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM,LOWER VANITY IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,UNDER MOPSINK,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SHELVING UNITS BEHIND BAR AREA AND A DEAD RODENT ON GLUE BOARD IN FURNANCE ROOM.APPX.100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF PREMISES,ON LEDGE OF GARBAGE CAN,ON AND INSIDE OF BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020C)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER SURFACES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-102.11A MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WHERE NEEDED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • PA100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

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