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BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN

3813 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645699

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

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

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2637859 ON 6-3-26:58- OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637859

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FODO ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP STORED INSIDE BULK BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND USED FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626097

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGE (WATER STAINED) CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608694

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND ORANGE STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13:OBSERVED SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BACK ROOM NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ABOVE THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585485

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (MEDICINE BOTTLES) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA CAUSING WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MAINTENANCE TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND ON SHELVES WITH SINGLE USE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566171

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS OR COVERING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF BLOOD ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER FROM STORED MEAT. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF SIDES AND BOTTOM OF SINGLE DOOR COLLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA(S) UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN NEW TRAINING AND RETAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATE ON SITE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565747

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS OR COVERING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AND NOT WELL MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF BLOOD ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER FROM STORED MEAT. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF SIDES AND BOTTOM OF SINGLE DOOR COLLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER (POT, BAGS OF RAW MEAT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE COOLER SO AS TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA(S) UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN NEW TRAINING AND RETAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500663

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WOMENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOTED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. STYROFOAM CUP NOTED IN CONTAINER OF SALSA IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL (SUCH AS LADLE) AND MAINTAIN HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD AND CONTAINER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD LINING BEING USED ON SHELF FOR DRYING CILANTRO. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS, THAT IS A NON POROUS, CORROSION RESISTANT, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FANS IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES OF FAN. INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH SLIGHT DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492541

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401998

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN FARTHEST REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FROM FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285783

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED GOAT MEAT, CHOPPED ONIONS, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC CRATES AND WOODEN CRATES TO STORE VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SURFACE AREAS OF THE LOWER PART OF THE PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159773

Location recorded for this inspection · BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN · 3813 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AROUND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

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