Did Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant at 1314 W 18th St was inspected on Apr 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGNS MUST BE AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant

1314 W 18th St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 3, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 3, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGNS MUST BE AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPRAYER NEEDED TO ALLOW FOR WASHING OF LARGER POTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HOLD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 3, 2026	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2023	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2022	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant — questions

Did Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant at 1314 W 18th St was inspected on Apr 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Quesabirria Jalisco Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGNS MUST BE AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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