Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Maiquetia Food LLC

5706 S Western Ave

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Maiquetia Food LLC last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 26, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Maiquetia Food LLC ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 26, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Complaint

Nov 3, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Obstructed hand wash sinks, found utensils stored in hand wash sink blocking access to wash hands. Instructed to keep all hand wash sinks free from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector’s Notes

No discard date provide on several TCS foods ( chicken, rice...) containers in double door cooler. Instructed to provide, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Food debris and dirt noted on deep fryer, instructed to clean and maintain.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

Grease spills noted around grease trp. instructed to clean and maintain.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 21, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s Notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING AT THE PIPE WHEN TURNED ON; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WHERE LEAKING.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EMPTY COOKING OIL BOXES IN BACK AREA LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PUT BOXES INSIDE OF DUMPSTER PROVIDED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WET MOPS INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO HANG ON THE RACK PROVIDED ON THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 61Other

Official Wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s Notes

INSPECTION SUMMARY ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED; MUST POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

License

Sep 26, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source