License Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source
Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL
Mr Quiles Mexican Food #4
2300 S Throop St
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3 inspectionsLicense
Aug 13, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
COLD HOLDING UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 46F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
RED PEELING SUBSTANCE ON WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACE SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 13, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL AROUND THE ELECTRICAL BOX THAT IS LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND ALSO PEELING PAINT AROUND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER THAT IS LOCATED ABOVE A REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE WALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND 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 problemsnotedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE GROUND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE PASSENGER WINDOW NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE PASSENGER WINDOW TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT-PROOFED.
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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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
5-402.13 OBSERVED THE MFP VEHICLE UNABLE TO CONVEY WASTEWATER PROPERLY. WHEN THE LEVER ON THE WASTEWATER TANK IS OPENED AND CLOSED, THE WASTEWATER IS DISPOSED OF FROM THE OPPOSITE END OF THE WASTEWATER TANK AND IS NOT DISPOSED FROM THE WASTEWATER TANK LEVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONVEY WASTEWATER AT ALL TIMES. THE WASTEWATER TANK WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source