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Birrieria Jalisco

Restaurant

2462 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

South Side

Aug 7, 2023 — Canvass inspection

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A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Handwashing sink lacked soap and paper towels in food prep area.

Key Findings

  • No hand soap or paper towels at the handwashing sink in the rear prep/dishwashing area.
  • Raw meats stored in grocery bags instead of proper food-grade containers in the freezer.
  • Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains found in prep and cooking areas.
  • Rear door left open during inspection, creating pest entry risk.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

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).

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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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, 2023ConditionalVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations
Apr 7, 2022Pass

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