MAR 26
2025
PASS 1 violation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD #5.
Chicago Health Dept
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
10 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 8
2023
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 1
2023
FAIL 1 violation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2528825 CONDUCTED ON 8/31/2021: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE 3- COMP SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 31
2021
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK DRAINBOARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING PANEL.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT LEAVING A GAP IN BETWEEN DRIVER AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 21
2021
PASS · 0 violations
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APR 14
2021
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NO HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEANS, BEEF, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLD UNIT AND ATTACH SECURELY TO THE FOOD TRUCK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE SCREEN AT THE SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND MAINTAIN
MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BOTH SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLD PREP UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SOUR CREAM 46.2F (2LBS), CHOPPED TOMATOES 62F (2LBS) AND CHEESE 44.6F (1LBS). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $12.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
DEC 20
2016
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 13
2016
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR DOOR TO MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES AND MAKE RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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