Mr Quiles Mexican Food #2
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Apr 10, 2026
Mr Quiles Mexican Food #2 was last inspected on April 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
April 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed handles missing for the two door prep cooler; instructed to replace handles at top of unit.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage at the hand washing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain a hand washing sign at the hand washing sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed about 1 inch opened gap around the driver and passenger doors, observed open holes that lead to the outside by the rear door, by the hot water heater and in between the grill and prep cooler. Instructed to seal all holes that lead to the outside and make said areas tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
License · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed about 1 inch opened gap around the driver and passenger doors, observed open holes that lead to the outside by the rear door, by the hot water heater and in between the grill and prep cooler. Instructed to seal all holes that lead to the outside and make said areas tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON VEHICLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: no screen on rear double door. Instd to provide proper screen at rear doors, tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: cutting board with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Missing disinfectant effective against norovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on vehicle. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in prep cooler: large container of chicken 48.1f and 3 large bags of cheese at 47.9. All food discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs. $100 value. Citation issued priority 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Prep cooler in use unable to maintain proper temperature, internal air temperature of 48f. Instd to be able to repair and maintain at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No screen on rear double door. Instd to provid proper screen at rear doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting board with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe connection near waste water tank. Instd to repair same.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified mgr on site (only certificate). Instd to have on site. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide adequate shelving in prep cooler.
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