QUERETACO.

Chicago Health Dept

2247 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 5

2026

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER WITH BROWN SPOTS ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPOTS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING THE SALSA DISPENSER CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 29

2026

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER WITH BROWN SPOTS ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPOTS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING THE SALSA DISPENSER CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 28

2026

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 7

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED SAUCE ON PREMISES NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. PACKAGES MUST INCLUED LABELS WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, NAME OF SAUCE, INGREDIENTS IN SAUCE AND USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER IN COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

JAN 27

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER IN COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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JAN 29

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE AT BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT CONNECTED; INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT DEVICE TO DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

FEB 24

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

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