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Birrieria Jalisco

Restaurant

2462 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

South Side

Apr 7, 2022 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Unlabeled bulk food items, gaps in door seals, damaged cutting boards, and rusted equipment pose safety risks.

Key Findings

  • Bulk items like sugar and seasonings stored without labels in dry storage and front prep area.
  • Gap along bottom of front door allows potential pest entry; door must be made tight-fitting.
  • Cutting boards with scratches and dents in front prep area need resurfacing or replacement.
  • Rusted steam table in front prep area must be replaced; cardboard used as shelving must be removed and replaced with proper shelving.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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Inspection History

Birrieria Jalisco has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 1, 2026.

Sep 1, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Aug 25, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Sep 25, 2025Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Aug 30, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Aug 23, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Aug 7, 2023Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Apr 7, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 30, 2022Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations