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Mr Quiles Mexican Food: health inspection history

2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608

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Address
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Facility type
Mobile Food Preparer
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Latest result
Pass on Apr 10, 2026
License number
2840818
Latest inspection
Apr 10, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
6 inspections, May 11, 2022 to Apr 10, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 11 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Apr 10, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 28, 2025 License Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE FLOOR (THAT LED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE) BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Mar 26, 2025 License

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE FLOOR (THAT LED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE) BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A CONSTANT LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  • 52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: 5-402.13 OBSERVED THE WASTEWATER TANK NOT CONVEYING WASTEWATER PROPERLY. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE OPERATOR OPENED THE WASTEWATER LEVER AND THE WASTEWATER DID NOT DRAIN BY GRAVITY. THE OPERATOR PROCEEDED TO STICK A SCREWDRIVER IN THE WASTEWATER INLET IN ORDER FOR A FOOD LIKE THICK SUBSTANCE (NOT WASTEWATER) TO DISPENSE SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASTEWATER TANK IN ORDER TO ADEQUATE…
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Apr 5, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE USE BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT SINGLE USE BAGS MAY NOT BE REUSED.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE DRY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, REMOVE, AND PROVIDE STORAGE BINS THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Mar 22, 2023 License

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: FOUND TWO MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: FOUND CEILING VENT LOCATED IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

May 11, 2022 License

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.