El Quetzal
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
El Quetzal LLC, located at 3443-3445 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 19, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 82 and noted four minor violations. Across four scored inspections, El Quetzal LLC has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Mar 24, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 25, 2025
License
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METHOD OF COOLING PACAYA TO BE INADEQUATE. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORN MEAL, FLOUR, ETC.) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT HANDLE TO TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE LEFT SIDE PREP AREA BROKEN/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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