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MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD

2300 S THROOP ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1983124

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1981932

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND SERVERAL GROCERY BAGS OF RAW AND COOKED MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. BEEF 48.9 DEGREES, PORK 52.8 DEGREES, BEEF 47.3 DEGREES, PORK 46.9 DEGREES, PORK 135.5 DEGREES, PORK 110.3 DEGREES. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $500.00 60 POUNDS TOTAL CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON TRUCK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER WAS EXHAUSTED DURING INSPECTION LEAVING NO WATER ON TRUCK. TRUCK MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. WATER MUST BE ON TRUCK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON TRUCK WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PORK, BEEF SALSA ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DISCOLORED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMET SINK AND REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE AL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF TRUCK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1970649

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1967188

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INVOICES FOR FOODS (BEEF, PORK, SLICED CILANTRO ETC.) ON MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN INVOICES ON MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS ON REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 100 LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF ON SHELF UNDER GRILL, PORK IN COOLER) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.5F-108.8F; BEEF AT 52.6F-108.8F, PORK AT 58.4F, SALSA AT 48.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140 OR ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND OTHER FOODS (CHOPPED ONION, SLICED TOMATOES, CHOPPED ONION) NOT PROTECTED AND BEING STORED IN OPEN CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS PROTECTED AND INSIDE OF MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IN MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE OR AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS. OBSERVED DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW NOT FUNCTIONING AND WINDOW BEING LEFT OPEN DURING OPERATING HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A STATE LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO REPAIR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SO THAT THE WINDOW IS CLOSABLE AND INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE NOR PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:30P AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE OF MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1948598

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1947056

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED UPON INITIAL INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 84.4F, AFTER GENERATOR WAS RUNNING FOR 10 MIN NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER WAS SUPPLIED TO NEITHER EXPOSED HAND SINK OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER (AT LEAST 110F) AND COLD WATER SUPPLIED TO SINKS ON THE MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1946774

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO REFRIGERATION ON UNIT DUE TO GENERATOR NOT BEING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION AT 40F OR BELOW BEFORE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE IS OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND SOAP ON MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS TO PROPERLY FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1932268

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE NOT FUNCTIONING AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 65.0F. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND TO REPAIR SO THAT UNIT HOLDS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; PORK 15 LBS AT 58.2F, 15 LBS OF BEEF AT 65.8F, 20 LBS OF SALSA AT 85.9F, 15 LBS OF TRIPE AT 122.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS AND HOT FOODS AT 140F ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE IS OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND SOAP ON MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED (CILANTRO, LIMES, ONION) ON THE LEDGE OF THE TRUCK AS A CUSTOMER SELF SERVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES AND DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OUTSIDE FOR A CUSTOMER SELF SERVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SERVING WINDOW NOT INSECT PROOFED (WITHOUT SCREEN) INSTRUCTED TO INSECT PROOF SERVING WINDOW AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER AND AROUND GRILL. OBSERVED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING VENT HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS TO PROPERLY FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO PROPERLY TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1561611

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1560183

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1522418

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1516142

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. QUILES MEXICAN FOOD · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER. UNABLE TO FILL A FULL COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER THAT REACHES 110F. 90F AND DROPPING NOTED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER AT 110F.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPING LEADING TO THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR.

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