Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
86
Score
Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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86
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE DUST AND GREASE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: IN PREP COOLER: GREEN SALSA 54.9F, RED SALSA 48.2.2F, MILK AND HALF AND A HALF MIXTURE FOR FRENCH TOAST 48.2 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 5.3 GALLONS OF PRODUCT WORTH $35.00. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Dec 4, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: IN PREP COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN 60.9F, GREEN SALSA 50.9F, RED SALSA 50.2F IN WALK IN COOLER: NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHORIZO AND POTATOES 46.6F (DATED 11/28/23) IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT: COOKED JALAPENOS 50.9F (DATED YESTERDAY). ALL SAID ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS, $100 VALUE INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN DOOR GASKET ON UPRIGHT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING INBETWEEN FRYER AND WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANABILITY AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER NOT CLEAN, EXCEESIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS(RICE, BEEF) IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND ALSO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRANOLA, ALMONDS AND OATMEAL OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AREA AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
56
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 28, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567589 DATED: 7/18/2022 NOT CORRECTED; #40 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING WAIT STAFF) MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. #53 NO COVER OBSERVED ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER ON IT. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAIT STAFF MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL ITEMS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOMS OR AT HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING WAIT STAFF) MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AREA AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER OBSERVED ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER ON IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAIT STAFF MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 16, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER GASKETS AND DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Apr 9, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.7 IN KITCHEN/COOK AREA OF THE FACILITY. INFORMED MANAGER THAT COOLER NOT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES OR BELOW. FACILITY HAS ON SITE MAINTENANCE TO WORK ON COOLER, AND NOW INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR COOLER IS READING 40.2 DEGREES F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, 51.1 DEGREE F, TURKEY, 53.2 DEGREE F, LETTUCE 55.4 DEGREES F, HAM, 53.6 DEGREE F) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. APPROX 15 LBS OF FOOD AND $80 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES AND WOODEN BOXES BEING USED TO STORE VARIOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 28, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY TO DISH WASHING AREA FROM PUBLIC IN OVERFLOW ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL TRIM NEAR FRONT 3- COMP SINK,ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA AND CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.
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Feb 26, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER PULL OUT CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE AND THEN HANDLED DIRTY DISHES AND WENT BACK TO HANDLING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL7-38-010A))
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA DRAINLINE PIPE IS LEAKING HEAVILY ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.ALSO NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.REPAIR REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK.PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. TOILETROOM.HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND 1ST FL TOILET ROOMS FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY TO DISH WASHING AREA FROM PUBLIC IN OVERFLOW ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL TRIM NEAR FRONT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK 1ST FL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GROCERY BAGS ARE ALLOWED TO STORE OR WRAP FOOD IN. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND WRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGEE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Dec 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ARE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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82
Apr 7, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(LAS QUECAS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE GREASE AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN COMPARTMENTS OF UNUSED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES, REGARDLESS OF TITLES, HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 9, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IMPROPERLY IN CONTAINER(ABOVE THE COOLING LINES) INSIDE CONDIMENT SECTION OF REFRIERATED PREP TABLE AND AT 75.6F AND 56.6F. ALSO FOUND CUT LEAFY GREENS IN REAR DINING ROOM STORED ON AN UNREFRIERATED DISPLAY STATION SITTING ON TOP OF SOME CRUSHED ICE AT 44.5F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGEES OR ABOVE, OR COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS TO 40 DEGEES WITHIN 6 HOURS. ALL CUT LEAKY GREENS BEING DISPLAYED MUST BE KEPT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP FOUND AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE SAME HAND WASHING FACIITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SOAP AT THIS SINK, WHICH MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLEAN(FREE OF FOOD SCRAPS), AND NOT TO USE AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN CLEAR VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION OR ID PROVIDED TO VERIFY CERTIFIED MGR. SERIOU VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(LAS QUECAS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE GREASE AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN COMPARTMENTS OF UNUSED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES, REGARDLESS OF TITLES, HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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61
Dec 14, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREASOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. NOTE: EMPLOYEE HAD TO LEAVE DURING INSPECTION TO OBTAIN SAME. SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, RICE, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN/STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN BOARDS. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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Jan 27, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RESTAURANT IS SELLING HAND PACKED ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH SIGNS OF WEAR (GROOVES AND DIRT ACCUMULATION). MUST BLEACH AND SAND OR REPLACE COMPLETELY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PORTION OF BASEMENT WITH NO COVERS AND DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PORTION OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS SO THEY ARE AWAY FROM WALL AND FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASIER ACCESS FOR CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON COUNTER. MUST STORE IN BUCKETS WITH CLEANING SOLUTION.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED WOOD WAS FOUND BEHIND THE FRONT COFFEE AREA SINK, REPAIR THE DAMAGED AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE PERIMETER, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILINGS IN THE REAR BANQUET AREA ARE DUSTY, WIPE DOWN THE CEILINGS.
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Jan 18, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES UNDER STOVE AND GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER THREE COMP SINK BEHIND GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE A WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE OF WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA. (AREA IS NOT SET UP WITH CHAIRS AND TABLES AT THIS TIME BUT OWNER SAYS HE WILL IN THE FUTURE).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE AT THREE COMP SINK UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL ITEMS USED FOR PAINTING AND CLEANING WHEN DONE FROM FRONT DINING AREA COUNTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant.
Has Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Quecas/La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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