What is Birrieria Ocotlan Inc's health inspection score?

Birrieria Ocotlan Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Birrieria Ocotlan Inc last inspected?

Birrieria Ocotlan Inc was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Birrieria Ocotlan Inc have?

Birrieria Ocotlan Inc has 46 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Birrieria Ocotlan Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Birrieria Ocotlan Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Birrieria Ocotlan Inc

Name: Birrieria Ocotlan Inc
Address: 4007 E 106TH ST, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 90

4007 E 106TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4007 E 106TH ST, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Oct 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

5 intermediate

16 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED OPEN TORTILLAS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE TORTILLAS IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED GOAT STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.1F AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED MUTLI-USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES IN SAME AREA
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582804 10/3/23 NOT CORRECTED #48- 4-603.15STILL OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PROCEDURE WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med9 Basic

16 total

27/100inspection score

−73 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER SUCH AS MALE EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A HEATED TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS TO PUT COOKED GOAT IN .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD.MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS,GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED (0.0 PPM'S)AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED SOAPY WATER IN A BUCKET INSIDE OF SINK BASIN FAR RIGHT AND DISHES BEING RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED AT RACK TO DRY.INSTRUCTED TO SET -UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 400LBS. COOKED GOAT RANGING FROM 74.8F-99.0F ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN 7- PANS ON REAR PREP TABLE.15LBS. COOKED TONGUE-89.3F IN A PAN ON REAR PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 415LBS.$5,127.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOPSINK.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES DURING INSPECTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES IN SAME AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569131 12/30/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#48- 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#55-6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN SURFACE UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−73 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN SURFACE UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL IN THE CORNER UNDER THE UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENEDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN SURFACE UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−19 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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