What is Birrieria Jalisco's health inspection score?

Birrieria Jalisco has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Birrieria Jalisco last inspected?

Birrieria Jalisco was last inspected on September 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Birrieria Jalisco have?

Birrieria Jalisco has 21 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Birrieria Jalisco safe to eat at?

Birrieria Jalisco has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Birrieria Jalisco

Name: Birrieria Jalisco
Address: 2462 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 82

2462 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/25/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #615 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Sep 25, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

2462 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Aug 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Sep

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CILANTRO IN CRATES ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND STORE ON FOOD SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH OUT BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND FAUCET, OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (VITAMINS, MEDICINE) ON SHELVES AND IN REFRIGERATOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/30/24 REPORT #2601953 NOT CORRECTED. #58 VIOLATION No. 2-102.13. "OBSRERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN USE ON THE BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND TOPS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN USE ON THE BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND TOPS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, BACK UP IS OBSERVED IN ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC WITH A MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEATS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AND COOKLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Base deductions−31 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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