⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BIRRIERIA LA TAPATIA

(Also Known As: BIRRIERIA TAPATIA)

2861 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 2617403

8
Total Inspections
4
Passed
1
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2025 Inspection

July 23, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN RESTROOMS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2025 Inspection

July 15, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN RESTROOMS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2024 Inspection

November 4, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT DISHWASH HANDSINK A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2023 Inspection

June 23, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK MARKS. INSTRUCTED PE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2022 Inspection

July 20, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 16, 2020 Inspection

November 16, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN GARAGE AREA (FREEZERS) AS WELL AS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHEL...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2019 Inspection

May 9, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2018 Inspection

August 30, 2018• License• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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