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Birrieria Patino Ocotlan

3813 W 26th St

Last inspected Oct 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Birrieria Patino Ocotlan last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Nov 20, 2023 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Birrieria Patino Ocotlan ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 20, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Complaint

Oct 22, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s Notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2637859 ON 6-3-26:58- OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 3, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FODO ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 28, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGE (WATER STAINED) CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 9, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 20, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 28Chemicals

Official Wording

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Inspector’s Notes

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (MEDICINE BOTTLES) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source