Q'bole Tortas

1621 W 43Rd St, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2016

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Q'bole Tortas is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Q'bole Tortas's record stops at Feb 11, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/VISIBLE FOR PATRONS TO SEE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT GRILL OF HEAVY FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN REAR.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF WASHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PROPERLY STORE MOP OUT OF MOP BUCKET, HANG UPRIGHT TO DRY.

Aug 13, 2015

License

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED ONE OF THE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL STOPPERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Q'bole Tortas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Q'bole Tortas on file is from Feb 11, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Q'bole Tortas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Q'bole Tortas have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Q'bole Tortas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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