Birrieria Apatzingan
4228 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 8, 2026
Birrieria Apatzingan was last inspected on July 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
July 8, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed damaged door gasket on prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed multi-use equipment too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide altenernative method to properly wash, rinse, sanitize or remove large equipment from premises.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage and outside areas. Instructed manger to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on floor, pallet and bulk container in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gasket on prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use equipment too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide altenernative method to properly wash, rinse, sanitize or remove large equipment from premises.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage and outside areas. Instructed manger to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fans not operable in washrooms. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fans in washrooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2626890 on 11-12-25:38-observed the weather stripping at the bottom of the rear exit door worn. Must replace and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests. 58-certified manager has no allergen training as required. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the weather stripping at the bottom of the rear exit door worn. Must replace and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods stored in grocery bags. Instructed manager to properly store tcs foods in food grade storage container and/or bags.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the handle for the hand sink in the women washroom in poor repair (broken handle). Must must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the filter above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Certified manager has no allergen training as required. Must comply or citations will follow
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provides a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb in the main prep line. Instructed to replace
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some missing/cracked wall tile at three comp sink area; replace tile or seal area where tile cracked.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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