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Birrieria Jalisco

Restaurant

2462 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

South Side

Aug 23, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Wastewater backs up at the sink, gaps around the door invite pests, and food sits uncovered in the freezer.

Key Findings

  • Wastewater backs up in the three-compartment sink when drained, creating an unsanitary condition that requires repair.
  • Gaps around the rear exterior door allow potential pest entry and must be sealed.
  • Food items stored uncovered in the freezer risk contamination and must be covered.
  • Cardboard is being used on table bottoms and equipment tops instead of smooth, cleanable surfaces, and the manager lacks required allergen training certification.

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

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.

Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

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, 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