Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
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Score
Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNS MUST BE AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPRAYER NEEDED TO ALLOW FOR WASHING OF LARGER POTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HOLD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 15, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED PRODUCT AND CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPRAYER NEEDED TO ALLOW FOR WASHING OF LARGER POTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 21, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE REAR AND FRONT CLOSETS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY HANGING STRIP HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 18, 2023
Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP /DISHWASHING AREA. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO USE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER RUB THEIR HANDS ON THE APRON AND PROCEED TO TOUCH TACO SHELLS AND PLACE THEM ON THE GRILL. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHOULD CLEAN THEIR HANDS AS OFTEN NECESSARY TO REMOVE SOIL AND CONTAMINATION AND PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 122F - 124F LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD MANAGER REFUSES TO DISCARD FOOD.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND MANAGER STORING SLICED LIMES, CUT ONIONS, AND CILANTRO IN PREP COOLER. FOUND PREP COOLER AT-AT HAD AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 70F AT THE INSPECTION. NO TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE IN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUSTOMER'S BATHROOM TOILET BOWL INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 16, 2022
License
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 OBSERVED NO COOKING UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT PROPERLY TURNS ON AT ALL TIMES AND HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WALLS WITHOUT COVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING TO CLOSE THE SPACE BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED TWO UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (FROM THE PREVIOUS FACILITY). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant.
Has Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant 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 Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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