What is Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. last inspected?

Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. was last inspected on December 16, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. have?

Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. safe to eat at?

Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. serve?

Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc. serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc.

Name: Taqueria Y Birrieria Morelia, Inc.
Address: 5620 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 84

5620 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/16/2024

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0Good

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 16, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

5620 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Aug 2023

2 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FACING UP AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL PLATES AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS BEING USED, WASHED, AND REUSED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND FOOD CONTAINERS ONCE USED, AND TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTIPLE USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHELVES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH PAINT/SURFACES FLAKING OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND RUSTED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP CAUSING DRIPS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST SYSTEM FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AND DRIPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREPARATION COOLER IN BACK OF FACILITY COVERED IN TABLECLOTHS AND USED AS STORAGE AS WELL AS LARGE 3 DOOR PREPARATION COOLER STORED IN NON-FUNCTIONAL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT ESSENTIAL TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET IN REAR HALL OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS SO THEY ARE ABLE TO EASILY DRY IN BETWEEN USE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
IMPROPER THAWING OF BEEF IN STANDING WATER IN SINK. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, BOTTOM OF DOOR THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SMALL LEAK AT PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MISSING LABELS FOR COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.,

Base deductions−9 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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