Food Safety Report: Birrieria Ocotlan, 8726 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60617 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 31, 2025
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled along stairway leading to basement. Instructed manager to properly label all bulk containers with common name of food.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed styrofoam cup used for dispensing salsa. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed plastic grocery bags used for storing food items in first floor coolers and basement freezers. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags or containers.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitiaing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food spills and debris on interior surfaces of basment chest freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed ventilation fan not operable in basement washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov