Did Birrieria Patino Ocotlan pass its last health inspection?

Birrieria Patino Ocotlan at 3813 W 26th St was inspected on Jun 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Birrieria Patino Ocotlan?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Birrieria Patino Ocotlan

3813 W 26th St, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 3, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 3, 2026

#6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FODO ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP STORED INSIDE BULK BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND USED FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 3, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 5, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2017	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2010	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 8, 2010	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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 Patino Ocotlan — questions

Did Birrieria Patino Ocotlan pass its last health inspection?: Birrieria Patino Ocotlan at 3813 W 26th St was inspected on Jun 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Birrieria Patino Ocotlan?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.
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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