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QUESADILLA PILSEN

1519 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for QUESADILLA PILSEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594390

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA PILSEN · 1519 W 18TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576481

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA PILSEN · 1519 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED IN 1 OUT OF 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549995

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA PILSEN · 1519 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549712

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA PILSEN · 1519 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 52F, ABOUT 1/2 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 50F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 55F, ABOUT 1/2 LB OF SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 50F, ABOUT 1 LB OF RAW CHICKEN AT 56F, ABOUT 1/2 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 51F, ABOUT 1/4 LB OF CHORIZO AND RAW PORK AT 53F, AND ABOUT 1LB OF CHEESE AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY $500 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND PICTURES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A FLAT PIECE OF RAW WOOD UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOODS HANDLERS (CHEFS, WAITERS AND BARTENDERS.)

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457202

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA PILSEN · 1519 W 18TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300394

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA PILSEN · 1519 W 18TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATEMENT, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATION #57 FROM REPORT #222919 9/25/18, CORRECT BY DATE 12/25/2018. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. #58 FROM #222919 9/25/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 12/25/2018. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222919

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA PILSEN · 1519 W 18TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BAR AREA OF SPILLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 SEAL/REPAIR CRACKS IN FLOOR OF PREP AREA BY REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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