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QUERREPARIO MEXICAN KITCHEN INC.

4151 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

QUERREPARIO MEXICAN KITCHEN INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 9, 2022. The most recent inspection, on January 27, 2026, recorded 8 infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 27, 2026. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on June 9, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 9, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 27, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 27, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 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
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING FAN COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING FAN COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 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.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 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.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • RE USING ORIGINAL SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    12 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK WHEN INSTALLED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE ANDMAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER WHERE DISHES ARE STORED FOR FOOD PROTECTION.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR GLASS POP COOLER.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE STANDING AND POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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