Pass

Queretaco

2247 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 5, 2026

Queretaco was last inspected on June 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 5, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed the front cutting board that is attached to the prep cooler with brown spots on the cutting board. Instructed to remove spots or replace the cutting board.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure on washing rinsing and sanitizing the salsa dispenser clean in place equipment. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed two female food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement and provide proof of food handler training at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed the front cutting board that is attached to the prep cooler with brown spots on the cutting board. Instructed to remove spots or replace the cutting board.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of small flies activity on site. Observed about 15 small flies on the walls and flying around the rear food prep area. Instructed to eliminate small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      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 on washing rinsing and sanitizing the salsa dispenser clean in place equipment. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed two female food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement and provide proof of food handler training at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training for the food handlers on site. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged sauce on premises not labeled as required; instructed on proper labeling. Packages must inclued labels with the business name, business address, name of sauce, ingredients in sauce and use by date.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found grease at the bottom area of the fryer in cooking area; instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the self closing device at the washroom door in poor repair; instructed to repair self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found grease at the bottom area of the fryer in cooking area; instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the self closing device at the washroom door in poor repair; instructed to repair self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small amount of grease at bottom area of the fryer; instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device at the washroom door is not connected; instructed to connect device to door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to sweep the floor behind the deep freezers in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: The city of chicago food service manager on duty has no food allergen training certificate as required; instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Instructed manager to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen certificates on site instructed manager to obtain 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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.