Querrepario Mexican Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Querrepario Mexican Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE, ASTERISKS ADDED TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING FAN COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING FAN COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET USED TO PREPARE BEVERAGES ATTACHED TO WATER LINE DRAINING INTO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FAUCET USED TO PREPARE BEVERAGES FROM FROM FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF BEVERAGES, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BEVERAGES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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May 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RE USING ORIGINAL SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.
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Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2022
License
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK WHEN INSTALLED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE ANDMAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING AND POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT REAR YARD (TIRES,TOOLS,UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE A POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER WHERE DISHES ARE STORED FOR FOOD PROTECTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR GLASS POP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Querrepario Mexican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Querrepario Mexican Kitchen on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Querrepario Mexican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Querrepario Mexican Kitchen.
Has Querrepario Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Querrepario Mexican Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Querrepario Mexican Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Querrepario Mexican Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Querrepario Mexican Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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