What is Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant's health inspection score?

Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 79 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 DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on February 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant have?

Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant has 28 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant safe to eat at?

Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant serve?

Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant

Name: Birrieria DE LA Torre Mexican Restaurant
Address: 6724-6726 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 79

6724-6726 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/24/2026

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Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #760 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SMALL FLIP TOP PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR STAFF UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED PAINT ON WALL IN RESTROOM CREATING A VOID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE SCRAPERS AND CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN PROTECTED MANNER
63REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INST TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMIMUM FOIL LINING ON MULTI USE PLATES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 23

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
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med7 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

41/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (GOAT 150.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOX OF TORTILLAS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED CONDENSATION WASTELINE DRAINING INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASTELINE FROM HAND WASHING SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN STAFF WASHROOM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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