La Quebrada #5
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2014, La Quebrada #5 has 17 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
La Quebrada #5 scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WHITE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS ON HOT LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE WITH LEAK AT BOTTOM AND SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN HALL AREA NEAR RESTROOMS, IN RESTROOMS, AND IN REAR DISH AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COUNTER UNDER MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): NOTED GREASE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: NOTED HOOD IN KITCHEN WITH BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW AND/OR UNDER COOKED TO ORDER (STEAK, EGGS, CEVICHE) MARKING WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROX. 70 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS. IN FRONT BAR AREA, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND BACK STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED OBSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA (BLOCKED BY ROLLING CART AND EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN CLEAR PATH FOR ACCESSIBILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR PAENL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FRAYED TOWEL COVERING MASA AT TORTILLA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PLASTIC WRAP TO COVER FOOD WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED WORN CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HOOD IN KITCHEN WITH BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SIGNAGE IS MISSING IN THE WEST MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Jun 17, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK WEST WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY NEAR EAST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SNKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK WEST WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WEST WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY NEAR EAST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHITNG IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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May 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER, ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR WEST POP STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SNKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK WEST WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WEST WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY NEAR EAST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHITNG IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NEEDED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED BEANS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A MASK. INSTD TO WEAR A MASK FOR THE DURATION OF A SHIFT.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTIION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE POSTED ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 149.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERITIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKET DAMAGED ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON ROLLING CARTS AND EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY NEAR EAST WASHROOMS, DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGENT TRAINING.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET AND HEAT SENSOR NEEDED ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR TO ELIMINATE ALL ICE AND MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN ALL SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMEMT, AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT BAR AREA. FLOOR IN ICE MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED OR FLOOR MATERIAL CHANGED. CORRECT 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 MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN PRIVATE DINING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND 0 PPM OF SANITIZER IN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIK CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ECOLAB ARRIVED ON SITE MACHINE IS NOW AT 100PPM MAY NOW USE THE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILL. 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 BEHIND COOKING EQUIMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK HAS LEAK AT FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN COOKING/PREP AREA, AND REAR PREP AREA #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR FLOORS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, AND REAR DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Apr 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2014
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM. VIOLATION 7-38-030 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. 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 HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: JUICE MACHINE POSITIONED OUT IN THE OPEN IN DINING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE SEPERATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER AREA AND JUICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REAR STORE ROOM WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR THE FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:- HOOD, FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE AND THE FIRE SUPRESSION PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ABOVE THE BAR NEED TO PROVIED SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE UTILITY/MOP SINK,ICE MACHINE AND THE COFFEE MAKER HAS NO BACK FLOW PROVENTER ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO ALL THREE MACHINES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD (DRINK) NOT ELEVATED IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RAISED SHELVING TO KEEP PRODUCT 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Quebrada #5 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Quebrada #5 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Quebrada #5?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Quebrada #5.
Has La Quebrada #5's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Quebrada #5 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Quebrada #5 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 La Quebrada #5 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Quebrada #5 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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