Pass

Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant

1314 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 3, 2026

Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant was last inspected on April 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 3, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical8 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Handwashing signs must be at all handsinks. Instructed to install and maintain

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain

    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: All cutting boards in need of cleaning and or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: All storage shelves and tables in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Faucet in need of replacing. Sprayer needed to allow for washing of larger pots. Instructed to install 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: Employee washroom in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean 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: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up of debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: All persons with city of chicago sanitation certificate must hold allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Large bulk food containers in need of cleaning to remove spilled product and containers in need of labeling with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment and prep tables in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Faucet in need of replacing. Sprayer needed to allow for washing of larger pots. Instructed to install and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up of debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed a fly hanging strip hanging from the ceiling in the food prep area. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to install all insect control devices.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure for equipment that is too large to be submerged into the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide a written procedure on washing, rinsing, and sanitizing large equipment or provide a larger 3 compartment or remove large equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak at the hot water knob at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed the rear and front closets need to be organized and store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler rub their hands on the apron and proceed to touch taco shells and place them on the grill. Food employees should clean their hands as often necessary to remove soil and contamination and prevent cross-contamination. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued. Instructed food handler to wash hands.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at the handwashing sink located in dish room/prep area and employee toilet room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand-cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 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 hand drying provision at the handwashing sink in the dish room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c), citation consolidated with the above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, chicken) at improper hot holding temperatures ranging from 122f - 124f located in a hot holding unit in the front food prep area. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods. Instructed to maintain a minimum hot holding temperature of 135f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Instructed manager to discard food manager refuses to discard food.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found manager storing sliced limes, cut onions, and cilantro in prep cooler. Found prep cooler at-at had an improper cold holding temperature of 70f at the inspection. No tcs food items were in the cooler at the time of inspection. Prep cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health instructed manager to no longer use cooler until it maintains a cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Found no running water at the only handwashing sink located in the food prep /dishwashing area. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment required to use water. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the customer's bathroom toilet bowl inoperable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 observed no cooking utensils on site. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.13 observed the utility sink not properly turning on. Instructed to repair so that it properly turns on at all times and has hot and cold running water under city pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed the rear storage area walls without coving. Instructed to provide coving to close the space between the wall and the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed two unused refrigeration units in the food prep area (from the previous facility). Instructed to remove or clean. Observed clutter in the front storage closet. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.