Conditional

Que Rico!

4454 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 8, 2026

Que Rico! was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 8, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Boxes of food ( bananas, potatoes ) stored on floor, instructed to keep off floor.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken... ) instructed to obtain, priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision available in place during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued. Pic provided papertowels at this time.

      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 the following tcs foods @improper temperature during time of inspection. They are as follows... Approx 2.5lbs baked potatoes, 1.5 lbs potato cream cheese mix, approx 5 lbs cooked chicken, 2.5 lbs raw chicken all stored on top of prep table as well as inside large refrigerator with cold hold unit attached noted temperature of said food item ranged between 48-53.0f.instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @41f or below. All said food was voluntarly discarded at this time. Total cost approx. $115. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chicken thawing improperly inside of sink basin of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to thaw under running water or under refrigeration and maintain. Noted temperature of chicken @30f.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to rpovide ambient thermometers for inside cooling units located througout prep area.insructed to maintain.

      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: Observed dead insects on floor throughout seating area of facility. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables improperly. Instructed to store inside sanitizing bucket at @least 50 ppm. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11-observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and wash compartment of 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area. Observed no splashguard between basement prep hand sink and utility sink. Must install a washable splashguards.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and wash compartment of 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area. Observed no splashguard between basement prep hand sink and utility sink. Must install a washable splashguards.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink improperly draining, waste water with food debris immediately backing up from drain onto floor when water being drained (one basin at time). Instructed to repair sink to drain properly without waste water backing up and accumulating onto floor. 7-38-030(c) priority. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handsink in kitchen prep area, or downstairs basement prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide hand drying provision at all times and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at sink in basement area. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing cleanser at all handwashing sinks at all times and maintain. #7-38-030(c). Citation issued under 6-301.12 above.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hand washing sink is needed in basement prep area where food is being prepared from raw ingredients. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued under 6-301.12 above.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in basement area with excessive a build-up rust and white slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes in interior ice bin(ice is used for human consumption). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1000 rat droppings scattered throughout basement area where food prep is done, area is connected to adjoining bar area. Instructed person in charge to remove all rat droppings, clean and sanitize all areas, and inform pest control service of activity.priority violation 7-38-020(a).citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit (chlorine sanitizer) available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food residue and spillage on interior and exterior of all cold holding units doors and bottoms. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and severely water stained ceiling tiles in counter sales/dining room area. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes and in walls in basement area by walk in cooler and need soda syrup containers. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items stored in basement area, and peeling paint on ceiling over prep tables. Instructed person in charge to repair paint and eleveate all items from floor at least six inches and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease of filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove/properly store unused equipment in kitchen area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cover/seal opening in floor of area by 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage at washbowl in washroom.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Hot holding equipment on premises not functioning at this time of inspection. Must provide enough equipment with sufficient capacity for hot holding of foods requiring temperature control to meet the demands of the operation. Must provide. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tile by 3-compartment sink and cover/seal opening in floor of same area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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