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BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIZ LOPEZ #2

3711 W COLUMBUS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIZ LOPEZ #2 has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 7, 2018. The most recent inspection, on April 18, 2022, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 October 1, 2020. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on October 1, 2020. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 once on November 26, 2018. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2021. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN BACK ROOM UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF NACHO CHEESE,ETC INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • UNNECESSARY/NON WORKING EQUIPMENT (FROM PREVIOUS OWNER) ON SITE IN REAR, COVERED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FROM PREMISES
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE FOR VERIFICATION.
  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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).
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NON WORKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE OR REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO SERVICE SINK (UTILITY/MOP SINK) ON PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • UNNECESSARY/NON WORKING EQUIPMENT (FROM PREVIOUS OWNER) ON SITE IN REAR, COVERED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FROM PREMISES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE FOR VERIFICATION.
  8. License

    0 infractions

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