QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR INC.
2235 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER- CHEESE AT 48.5 F AND COOKED BEANS AT 50.1 F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.6 F ALSO FOUND 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING 2 STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN FLAVORED TINGA) STORED IN THE PREP COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL EXPIRED FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR JUICE PREP COOLER TORN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GRILL AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE IN THE DISH ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTING IN THE STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS.
OCT 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLERS. ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN CUSTOMER AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, MISSING AND DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 132018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed clutter throughout all areas of the basement. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store at least six inches off floors and walls to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and prevent potential pest harborage. Correct and maintain.
FEB 22018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found 20 rat droppings in rear portion of basement. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout entirety of basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front dining and prep areas. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed food splattered on the ceiling in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the employee washroom self closing device on door to be malfunctioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed no working sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain three working stoppers and to maintain.
Observed clutter throughout all areas of the basement. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store at least six inches off floors and walls to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and prevent potential pest harborage. Correct and maintain.
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MAR 222017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR OF MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 2 LARGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN AND CHORITZO AT THE PREP TABLE WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 65.6F AND 59.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TAMALES, CHICKEN, CHORITZO ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND HOLES ON CEILING AT THE DINNING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
DEC 222015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 122015PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CONTAINER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OCT 172014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS FOR STORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND SHIPPING WRAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING TABLE AND TIN FOIL ON VARIOUS COOKING SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE BOTH AND TO MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS FLOOR LINER BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS REGULARLY WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. FACILITY CAN INSTALL A SOLID PANEL BENEATH LIGHTS OR SHIELD EACH BULB FROM END TO END WITH PROPER TUBES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 122014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. CLEAN ALL VENTILATION FANS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
PROVIDE ACCESS TO OPEN WINDOW FOR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
JUL 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOODS STORED.
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
MUST CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →