Pass

Quebradita

4047 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 4, 2026

Quebradita was last inspected on August 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 4, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed items in cold-hold units and walk-in cooler without proper labels of common name. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted white and orange wiping cloths on prep table top. Instructed to store in proper sanitizing buckets with sanitizing solution in between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards at cooksline prep coolers with deep stains and cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink between the food preparation area and the front serving area to be inaccessible by wiping cloth been placed in it. Instructed to make handwashing sink accessible, for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep area such as 20lbs of chicken between 56.2f-62.6f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 20lbs at $30. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pot with food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth in the food preparation area not stored properly. Instructed to store wiping cloths properly.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bag used to store rice in hot holding unit. Instructed to only use food grade containers for food storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops near the food preparation area and front service area being stored improperly. Instructed to store mops properly as not to attract/harbor pests.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent overhead in the front service area with greasy film/dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean front end of outside grease oil container.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Found a food employee storing a beverage with no lid on top of a prep table next to a cutting board. Instructed management that employees must consume beverages/food in designated areas to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, etc.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 1-door prep cooler. Observed guacamole, cut tomato, chorizo, sliced ham, and cooked chicken at 50f-52f. Instructed management to store all cold tcs foods at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the 2-door and 1-door prep coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a 1/2 inch gap at the top of the kitchen door. Instructed management to repair door so that it is tight fitting to prevent rodent/insect harborage.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted broken gaskets inside the 2-door prep cooler. Must repair or replace broken gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the mop sink splash guards made of unsealed wood. Instructed management to repaint/seal wood so surface is non-absorbent, smooth, and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted expired allergen training certificates. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in front serving station area. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed in the hand washing sink in women's washroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles above refrigerators andfood storage shelving in food preparation area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Observed milk at 44.1f, salsa at 45-3-47.7f, soup at 46f, eggs at 46.f, shredded lettuce at 44.6f, cheese at 46.4f, cooked rice at 64f, cooked beans at 52.7f, beef at 45.9-47f, sour cream at 46.4f, hot dogs at 45f, octopus at 46f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 200# of food worth $500. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours in the coolers not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all applicable foods with a maximum of 7 days, with the date of preparation counting as day #1. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave and prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged interior part of a stand freezer with no door handle in prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain in good repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills on shelf inside a stand freezers and inside prep coolers with food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt and food debris on floor under the 3-compartment sink and next to and on top of grease trap, under the prep tables, and under the coolers in prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored on floor under the exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed black and pink mold like substances severe build up on interior part of ice machine likely to contaminate the ice for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain the addressed ice machine and must not use until the violation corrected. Observed 25 lbs of raw pork skin meat was being stored and completely submerged in water inside a mop sink located in prep area and it is likely that contamination will occur. Manager discarded the addressed food item on site and stated the total value is $93.00. Instructed to use 3-compartment sink or 1-compartment sink in prep area for washing/preparing or thawing the food items. Serious violation: 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers such as styrofoam cups used as a scoop and being stored inside bulk seasoning containers in dry storage shelving unit in prep area. Instructed to remove and provide proper utensils with handle.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed worn/damaged rubber gasket at prep coolers in prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain. Observed damaged interior part of a stand freezer with no door handle in prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain in good repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills on shelf inside a stand freezers and inside prep coolers with food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt and food debris on floor under the 3-compartment sink and next to and on top of grease trap, under the prep tables, and under the coolers in prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored on floor under the exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager not wearing hair restraints in food prep area. Instructed to wear hair restraints in food prep area at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on top of cutting board in prep area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CUTTING BOARDS,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP GRILL COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods such as 4lbs. Skirt steak 45.1f,2lbs. Beef 47.9f in prep cooler and 12lbs. Cooked menudo 44.6f in a large pot in walk in cooler ,4lbs. Cooked beans 45.4f in a large plastic buss pan.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx.22lbs.$71.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1938187 7/7/16 not corrected #32-observed rear condiment cooler small with worn rubber gaskets.instructed to replace.#35-observed dusty ceiling vents and water damaged ceiling tiles.instructed to replace.must repair and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units,plastic wear with handles in upright postion.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units,rust from lower shelf of prep table near rear 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from cutting boards,grill tables,fryer cabinets,prep tables,prep coolers and reach in freezers,exterior of garbage cans,wheel bases of fryers,walk in cooler shelving units and fan guard covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler.must repair or replace damaged floor tile near side door in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall tile in dry food storage area.must clean grease from wall behind cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in rear prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low hot water pressure at rear prep area hand sink..must place table top grill completely under ventilation hood.must provide sink stoppers for small 3- comp sink in front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for prep coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor near reach in freezer and on food storage shelves.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear condiment cooler small with worn rubber gaskets, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vents, and water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace.also clean light shields rear prep area.

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