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El Quetzal LLC

3443-3445 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for employee hygiene, pest activity

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-19
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-19)
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2025)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-02-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED METHOD OF COOLING PACAYA TO BE INADEQUATE. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORN MEAL, FLOUR, ETC.) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RIGHT HANDLE TO TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE LEFT SIDE PREP AREA BROKEN/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2026-02-17 Fail Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED METHOD OF COOLING PACAYA TO BE INADEQUATE. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORN MEAL, FLOUR, ETC.) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 102F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RIGHT HANDLE TO TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE LEFT SIDE PREP AREA BROKEN/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-03-24 Pass License Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE KITCHEN PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SI...

2025-02-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR EXTENDED NEW PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APROX 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE KITCHEN PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED IN THE EXTENDED LOCATION NEXT TO BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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