Birrieria Patino Ocotlan

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed fodo items stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gasket on reach-in cooler in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler door gasket.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a working thermometer inside the walk in cooler

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few damage (water stained) ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Must replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Torn gasket on walk in freezer door. Instd to repair and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink in front prep area. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Maintenance tools improperly stored on top of ice machine and on shelves with single use items. Instd to store in designated area only

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed containers of food stored in walk in cooler without lids or covering. Instructed person in charge to provide lids and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris in corners of rear prep kitchen area(s) underneath prep tables. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed containers of food stored in walk in cooler without lids or covering. Instructed person in charge to provide lids and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris in corners of rear prep kitchen area(s) underneath prep tables. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Food storage containers noted on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches above the floor

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 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

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent and surrounding ceiling tiles with slight dust accumulation in front prep area. Instd to clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice and food debris on interior bottom of chest freezers. Instd to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Cracked and missing lightshields in rear prep area. Instd to repair/provide and maintain lightshields

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored between wall and 3-comp sink in prep area, instructed to store properly to prevent contamination and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet base on 3-comp sink in farthest rear prep area, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair stained ceiling tiles throughout facility, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean loose debris and liquids from floors in all prep areas and in walk in cooler, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust accumulation from ceiling vents throughout facility and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease accumulation from hood filter above cooking equipment, instructed to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the surface areas of the lower part of the prep tables with food debris and food accumulation. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AROUND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR GARBAGE DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS(FLAN) WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS TO STORE CRUSHED PEPPERS IN AND NOT REUSING PAPER FROM TORTILLA SHELLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FORM STEAM TABLE,1-EYE STOVES

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR ,SIDE PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AROUND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER HOOD.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SIDE PREP AREA WHERE GOAT IS CUT ON BAN SAW MACHINE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/MOP SINK AREA.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 10 rodent droppings on floor next to hot water tank and appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of both rear garbage doors.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/3/18.(serious 7-38-020)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.must label packaged desserts(flan) with required info given.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide food storage bags to store crushed peppers in and not reusing paper from tortilla shells.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris form steam table,1-eye stoves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under,around,along wall bases in all prep/dish washing areas.must grout floor in rear ,side prep areas.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles near floor drain in front prep area and in rear near dish washing area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in prep/dish washing areas and dining area.must clean debris from filters at hood.must remove molded caulk around front prep area hand sink.must seal gap between wall and floor tile in rear prep area under hood.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure in side prep area where goat is cut on ban saw machine.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for rear hot holding unit.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in hot water tank/mop sink area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust buid up. Must clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in rear kitchen in need of replacing where missing. Must correct and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dining area in need of cleaning to remove all dust buid up. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Washrooms in need of ventilation. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust buid up. Must clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in rear kitchen in need of replacing where missing. Must correct and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dining area in need of cleaning to remove all dust buid up. Must clean and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler in rear of premises

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in rear of premises,along wall base and corners

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: The front outer door is not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door,instructed to repair door,to prevent rodent entry,serioud violation 7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date cooked food items insoide the walk-in cooler in rear of premises

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in rear of premises,along wall base and corners

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for food storage in the walk in freezer. Instructed to use food grade bags for storage and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in need of cleaning along the walls and in the corners of the dry storage area to remove dirt and food debris. Observed meat juice spillage on the floor in the meat walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed minor dust accumulation around the vents in the customer dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak under the 3 compartment sink located at the front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers requirement not met. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floor and pad out the rear door is builtup with grease, clean the floor in detail.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN UNDERNEATH BURNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corners around equipment.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SIGN FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS & VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,REAR DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF BACK DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL DISH MACHINE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED, AND MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING PAPELS WHERE NEEDED.