Canvass
Apr 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL
Mr Quiles Mexican Food
2300 S Throop St
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Mar 28, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE FLOOR (THAT LED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE) BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 26, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE FLOOR (THAT LED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE) BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED A CONSTANT LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
5-402.13 OBSERVED THE WASTEWATER TANK NOT CONVEYING WASTEWATER PROPERLY. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE OPERATOR OPENED THE WASTEWATER LEVER AND THE WASTEWATER DID NOT DRAIN BY GRAVITY. THE OPERATOR PROCEEDED TO STICK A SCREWDRIVER IN THE WASTEWATER INLET IN ORDER FOR A FOOD LIKE THICK SUBSTANCE (NOT WASTEWATER) TO DISPENSE SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASTEWATER TANK IN ORDER TO ADEQUATE CONVEY WASTEWATER SEWAGE BY GRAVITY DRAINING.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 5, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE USE BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT SINGLE USE BAGS MAY NOT BE REUSED.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE DRY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, REMOVE, AND PROVIDE STORAGE BINS THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source