What is Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc.'s health inspection score?

Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 88 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 Estilo Jalisco Inc. last inspected?

Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc. was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc. have?

Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc. has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc. serve?

Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc.

Name: Birrieria Estilo Jalisco Inc.
Address: 2230 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 88

2230 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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0Excellent

American•Logan Square

Ranked #194 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHOPPED BEEF STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASMEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING WALL BASE MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN BASMENT PREP AREAS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH WATER POOLED ON FLOOR NEAR PREP TABLES AND SURROUNDING CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LUGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND POTS AT PREMISES TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE OR OBTAIN A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WASHING/SANITIZING PROCEDURES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND FREEZERS AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-10-23 INSPECTION # 2583120. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MIDDLE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED GOAT MEAT AT 46.4-51.3F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A BROKEN STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR SALSA IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND WASHABLE UTENSILS ONLY FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. ALSO OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS.

Base deductions−13 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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