MAR 18
2026
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIRRIERIA LA TAPATIA.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
2861 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2026 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SPILLS AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AND PEELING SURFACES ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 232025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN RESTROOMS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA OF FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUL 152025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN RESTROOMS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP INTO SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA OF FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT DISHWASH HANDSINK AT 66F. REPAIRS WERE MADE DURING INSPECTION WATER IS AT 101F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 4 LBS OF BEEF AT 47.2F, 2 LBS OF BEEF BARBACOA AT 47.8F, AND 6 LBS OF GOAT AT 49.4F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 12 LBS AT $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
JUN 232023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 23
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK MARKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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JUL 202022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REAR UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNCOVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS; MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 162020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN GARAGE AREA (FREEZERS) AS WELL AS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN.
MAY 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA COOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
SINK COMPARTMENTS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A 3-COMP SINK THAT WOULD ACCOMODATE THE OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRIED.
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