Quesadilla
1519 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 9, 2025
Quesadilla was last inspected on September 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 9 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 9, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general2 paperwork-
CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed adulterated ready to eat food items. Observed approximately 4 small flies on cut limes and lemons stored at the bar in an uncovered container. Lemons and limes are used for beverages. Immediately had employee discard of 3lbs at $10 worth of product. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed open rodent bait stations in the food prep area in the following areas: on top of an open prep cooler near food items and on the floors under the dishwashing equipment. Instructed the manager all rodent bait stations shall be covered at all times. Priority violation 7-38-015, citation issued
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door near the food prep area not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed all prep coolers/ cold holding units and hot holding units with food stored inside not covered, while unattended in the rear food prep area. Instructed must cover maintain all food items.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed all gender toilet room in the dining area with a damaged lock. Door not able to lock. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed one missing sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed standing slight water near the ice machine. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, i observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while open and operating. Manager arrived before the conclusion of the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate from the certified food manager on site. Instructed to take course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.114 observed low-temperature dish machine not sanitizing properly at 0ppm during the inspection. Instructed to repair and maintain 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine sanitizing concentration at all times. Low-temperature dish machine tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. The facility must use the 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize all utensils and equipment. Priority foundation 7-38-025. No citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryer with minor accumulated debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.11 observed no grease trap attached to the food prep and bar area 3 compartment sinks. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed the walls not covered under the low-temperature dish machine and the food prep area 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make surface tight fitting.
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 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.