El Quetzal LLC
3443-3445 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60625
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass40%
- Conditional0%
- Fail60%
- FailOct 5, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed red salsa at 51f inside of the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed no pest control log book on the premises. Management instructed to provide a pest control log book from a licensed idph pest control company with all required documentation and a minimum of 2 services reports from the past year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
- 41
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on top of the food prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed no allergen training certificate for the certified food manager. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
- 22
- PassFeb 19, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed method of cooling pacaya to be inadequate. Food must be uncovered during cooling process if protected from overhead contamination.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Must label food storage containers (corn meal, flour, etc.) in the rear food prep area with the common name of food item.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed foil being used as a liner on the cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove foil so that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed right handle to two door cooler in the left side prep area broken/missing. Instructed to repair and maintain.
- 33
- FailFeb 17, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed method of cooling pacaya to be inadequate. Food must be uncovered during cooling process if protected from overhead contamination.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Must label food storage containers (corn meal, flour, etc.) in the rear food prep area with the common name of food item.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed foil being used as a liner on the cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove foil so that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
- 48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Observed hot water at the three compartment sink at 102f. Must provide hot water at a minimum of 110f at the three compartment sink and maintain. Priority violation, 7-38-025. Citation issued.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed right handle to two door cooler in the left side prep area broken/missing. Instructed to repair and maintain.
- 33
- PassMar 24, 2025License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2-door stand-up-cooler directly across the kitchen prep sink.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
4-202.18--instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.
- 58
Allergen training as required
2-102.13--observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
- 47
- FailFeb 25, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no handwashing sink in the rear extended new prep area.instructed to install a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water,equipped with soap and hand paper towels and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed the rear exit door with gap opening aprox 1/4" inch at bottom of door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door stand-up-cooler directly across the kitchen prep sink.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Backflow prevention device not located at ice maker. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed washroom door not self closing located in the extended location next to bar area.instructed to install a self-closing door device on washroom door and maintain.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
- 10
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 474×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- 583×
Allergen training as required
- 382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 332×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- 372×
Food properly labeled; original container
- 552×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 562×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- 221×
Proper cold holding temperatures
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3015252 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.