What is Que Rico!'s health inspection score?

Que Rico! has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Que Rico! last inspected?

Que Rico! was last inspected on July 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Que Rico! have?

Que Rico! has 25 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Que Rico! safe to eat at?

Que Rico! has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Que Rico! serve?

Que Rico! serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Que Rico!

Name: Que Rico!
Address: 4454 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 76

4454 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Jul 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-18 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4454 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Med1 Basic

6 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE IN PLACE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS AT THIS TIME.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROX 2.5LBS BAKED POTATOES, 1.5 LBS POTATO CREAM CHEESE MIX, APPROX 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 2.5 LBS RAW CHICKEN ALL STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AS WELL AS INSIDE LARGE REFRIGERATOR WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SAID FOOD ITEM RANGED BETWEEN 48-53.0F.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW. ALL SAID FOOD WAS VOLUNTARLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST APPROX. $115. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED CHICKEN THAWING IMPROPERLY INSIDE OF SINK BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN @30F.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO RPOVIDE AMBIENT THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE COOLING UNITS LOCATED THROUGOUT PREP AREA.INSRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET AT @LEAST 50 PPM. MUST MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12-OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11-OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER BEING DRAINED (ONE BASIN AT TIME). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High2 Med6 Basic

12 total

38/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, OR DOWNSTAIRS BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER 6-301.12 ABOVE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED FROM RAW INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER 6-301.12 ABOVE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESSIVE A BUILD-UP RUST AND WHITE SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES IN INTERIOR ICE BIN(ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1000 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA WHERE FOOD PREP IS DONE, AREA IS CONNECTED TO ADJOINING BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (CHLORINE SANITIZER) AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS DOORS AND BOTTOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND SEVERELY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN COUNTER SALES/DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES AND IN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA BY WALK IN COOLER AND NEED SODA SYRUP CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT AREA, AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OVER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR PAINT AND ELEVEATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE OF FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−62 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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