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Querrepario Mexican Kitchen

4151 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 27, 2026

Querrepario Mexican Kitchen was last inspected on January 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 27, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

    Inspector’s note: Observed some animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Observed no disclosure on menu. Corrected on site, asterisks added to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order and observed disclosure added to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

    Official wording (code 25)

    Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed faucet used to prepare beverages attached to water line draining into front prep area handwashing sink. Instructed person in charge to remove faucet used to prepare beverages from from front prep area handwashing sink to prevent contamination of beverages, instructed person in charge to utilize three compartment sink to beverages.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups and bowls on site. Instructed to ensure cups and bowls are lead-free or contain lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or remove from premises.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling fan cover in men's washroom. Instructed to replace/repair damaged ceiling fan cover in men's washroom and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dim lighting in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to increase light intensity in rear prep/dishwashing area.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection expired food handler certificate provided for food handler. Instructed to provide valid proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided expired allergen awareness training certificate for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide valid proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulb in hood system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted. Instd to store inverted (handle up).

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Re using original sour cream containers to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers/equipment designed for multi use.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink with hot & cold running water in rear prep/dish washing area.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      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: Must provide soap and towels at rear hand sink when installed.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory reminder on menu for consuming raw and undercooked foods. Must provide andmaintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier or remove articles at front counter where dishes are stored for food protection.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on prep tables and dish storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing door handle on rear glass pop cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on garbage can in women's toilet room. 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: Must seal gap between floor and wall base behind cooking equipment in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove standing and pooling water from floor in basement and keep dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove ,elevate or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.observed an excessive amount of unnecessary articles throughout rear yard (tires,tools,unused cooking equipment that can be a possible harborage area for rodents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.