Que Rico Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
74
Score
QUE RICO RESTAURANT, located at 2814 N Southport Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on July 8, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing sinks, proper food labeling, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across eight scored inspections, QUE RICO RESTAURANT has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 6, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 20, 2020
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Jul 8, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP FOR LINER ON ANY SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
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