BIRRIERIA JALISCO

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-53.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, PORK(47.8-49.1F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(48.7F), SHREDDED CHEESE(50.1F), DICED TOMATOES(48.4F), BEANS(53.6F), SOUR CREAM(50.5F) AND CHICKEN(48.8F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 5LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE SCOOP OR ICE IN ICE MACHINE INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF UTILITY SINK.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF AND COUNTER LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF OR COUNTER LINER IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL SHELF AND COUNTER LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, HALLWAY DRY STORAGE AND REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR OF ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR PREP AREA, HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2624396 DATED 09/25/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH OUT BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (VITAMINS, MEDICINE) ON SHELVES WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CILANTRO IN CRATES ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND STORE ON FOOD SURFACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH OUT BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND FAUCET, OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (VITAMINS, MEDICINE) ON SHELVES AND IN REFRIGERATOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/30/24 REPORT #2601953 NOT CORRECTED. #58 VIOLATION No. 2-102.13. "OBSRERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: : OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN USE ON THE BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND TOPS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN USE ON THE BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND TOPS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, BACK UP IS OBSERVED IN ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEATS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AND COOKLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BULK ITMES SUCH AS SUGAR NOT LABELED IN FRONT AND DRY STORAGE AREA ( SUGAR, SEASONING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH SCRATCHES AND DENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TABLE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASESTHROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK ITMES SUCH AS SUGAR NOT LABELED IN FRONT AND DRY STORAGE AREA ( SUGAR, SEASONING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (A))(CITATION ISSUED).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. TONGS WERE STORED INSIDE PAN OF CHICKEN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TONGS AND ENSURE ALL UTENSILS ARE PROPERLY STORED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH SCRATCHES AND DENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TABLE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, CRACK IN WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS WITHOUT DATE MARKING. (COOKED PORK, COOKED GOAT, COOKED BEEF) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $50 VALUE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CONTAINERS OF SALSA ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STYROFOAM CUP STORED IN CONTAINER OF SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENDING UTENSIL SUCH AS LADLE WITH HANDLE, AND HAVE HANDLE STORED ABOVE FOOD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLEGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLEGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINING ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN ,EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT OF TABLE AND GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FRONT OF RESTAURANT.