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QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR

2237 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630501

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR · 2237 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES BY BEVERAGES AND CHOPPED FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ELEVATE MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614638

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR · 2237 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592772

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR · 2237 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592345

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR · 2237 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 60.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE.(TOOLS,GARBAGE,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-19-23 INSPECTION# 2587202.VIOLATION 37.OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). VIOLATION #48 OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-029.MUST CORRECT ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587202

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR · 2237 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAFE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FINISH/PAINT SECTION OF CEILING AT DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN DISHWARE STORAGE RACK SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN UNISEX WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580149

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR · 2237 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579748

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR · 2237 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 44F, BEANS AT 44F, SALSA AT 52-58F, COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 44F, CHEESE AT 44F, PASTOR AT 44F, CARNITAS AT 44F, AND BARBACOA AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF SOY STORED UNDER UNSHIELDED SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE BAGS OF SOY BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561996 ON 8/11/22 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR ALL WASHROOM DOORS. 55 - SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS. 55 - REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561996

Location recorded for this inspection · QUESADILLA LA REINA DEL SUR · 2237 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR ALL WASHROOM DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2840896.

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