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Birrieria Apatzingan

4228 W 26th St, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 8, 2026

9

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 8, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTENERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 8, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2022LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Birrieria Apatzingan — questions

Did Birrieria Apatzingan pass its last health inspection?
Birrieria Apatzingan at 4228 W 26th St was inspected on Jul 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Birrieria Apatzingan?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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