Chicago Q
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Chicago Q appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS IN THE WALK IN COILING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK LIGHT SUBSTANCE AROUND THE SEAL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR, PART OF IT MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT (MEAT) IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT BULBS OUT UNDER THE HOOD OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE REAR AT THE TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS FAUCET BASE THE ONE NEAR THE SMOKERS AND THE OTHER AT THE DISH WASHING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN SAID AREA.
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Mar 12, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY UNDERNEATH COUNTER IN AREAS SUCH AS FLOOR, LOWER WALL, UNDER COUNTER AND ON COUNTER LEGS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND THAT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/12/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN SAID AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELF ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF ABOVE OVEN, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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May 26, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGGS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED IN A PREP COOLER AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 48.6F AND EGGS AT 47.1F. MANAGEMNET VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER USED TO STORE GRITS AND DESSERT ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING REAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIECATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PULLED PORK SHOULDER, PORK RIBS, FRIED CHICKEN BEANS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVODE AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKNG EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
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Jan 25, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE UNCLEAN, WITH SPLATTERS OF ORANGE COLORED OIL ON GROUND BELOW CONTAINER, ON SIDES OF CONTAINER, AND DRIPPING OFF THE LID OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT OUTDOOR GARBAGE AND OIL CONTAINERS MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEANED OIL CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 3/30/17. ONLY THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 1/6/16 WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THIS INSPECTION WAS POSTED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROLLING TABLE STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BAKERY HAND SINK, WHERE CONTAINERS AND INGREDIENTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THIS HAND SINK TO PROTECT THE TABLE ITEMS FROM THE HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND ON THE EXHAUST FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN ELECTRICAL/LIQUOR ROOM TO RIGHT OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO FLOORS ARE FREE OF CRACKS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB IN THE 2 DOOR SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHTSHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SERVER'S LINE FOOD HANDLING AREA (SAUCE DISPENSING/PACKAGING, COFFEE MAKING) WITHOUT PROPER HAND SINK. ONLY A 1 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED FOR COFFEE DUMPING IS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK, DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS STATION. OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE WASTE PIPING AT THE SALAD PREP HAND SINK AND THE DISHROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR JANITOR'S CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LID AT A BULK FOOD CONTAINER.MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINER LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP AREAS BROWNISH IN COLOR AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SLOW DRAINI NG BAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A SMAL LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK AT THE TOP PORTION OF THE SPRAYER ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GROUTING IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.3 F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS,SOUR CREAM,CRAB CAKES,BREAD CRUMBS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF HAMBURGERS AT 49.0F,CONTAINER OF CRAB CAKES AT 46.9F,CONTAINER SOUR CREAM AT 47.1F,INSIDE THE KITCHEN 4 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $200.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER ON DUTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE WATER JUGS THAT ARE SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, TOP OF THE DISHWASHER, LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GROUTING IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BLACKENED CAULK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 54F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:HAMBURGER 51.8F,PORK BITES 45.5F, SAUSAGES (44.2F/45.1F), EGGS 64.5F, PASTA 53.6F, CHEESE 49.1F, TOMATOES 51.9F, POTATO SALAD 45.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 31 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $98.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED WET COUNTER TOP WITH COFFEE STAINS AT THE COFFEE STATION., INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOORS AT THE REAR KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN BY THE OVEN AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT PINKISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 29, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL IN THE DESSERT STATION.
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Dec 23, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AND SAUCES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER: SAUSAGE AT 55.3F, HABANERO RANCH DRESSING AT 50.2F, AND CHILI MAYONNAISE AT 44.4F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHEESE SAUCE AT 45.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 21# OF FOOD WORTH $67. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED AT 120F AT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT TWO OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. NO SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL IN THE DESSERT STATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED BEANS AT 45.3F, AND PORK RIBS AT 52.5F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 110# OF FOOD WORTH $130. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE SALAD AND DESSERT STATIONS. REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE DRAWER COOLER AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Oct 24, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITZIE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE BACK OF THE TOP OF THE PREP/ SERVICE COOLER. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIRING. NOTED BROKEN AND MISSING TILE,UNEVEN FLOORS, STANDING WATER ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING WHERE LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND AND ANY WHERE THERE'S FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE, MUST FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT FURTHER INSECT PROBLEMS
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Oct 17, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SERVICE/PREP COOLER WITH THE AMBINT TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F, WHICH HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE THE PREP COOLER UNTIL IT REACHS AND HOLDS THE PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED AND CITATION ISSUED FOR #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE ABOVE PREP/SERVICE COOLER SUCH (2LBS) OF SMOKED SALMON AT 47.2F,(4.3LBS)OF PORK LOINS AT 47.2F, (10.11LBS) OF ALLIGATOR AT 46.5F AND (8LBS) OF PORK WINGS AT 46.5F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT WAS 24LBS AND COST $350.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 20 LIVE FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALL AT THE FRONT BAR AREA, NOTED OVER 30 LIVE FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALL ABOVE AND AROUND THE REAR SALAD PREP STATION. NOTED 17 LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED 29 LIVE FLIES ON THE SHELING AND WALL AROUND THE CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE. ALSO NOTED 8 LIVE FLIES IN THE EMPLOYEES DRESSING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLYING PEST PROBLEM AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA. STRONGLY ADVISE CALLING THE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITZIE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE BACK OF THE TOP OF THE PREP/ SERVICE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIRING. NOTED BROKEN AND MISSING TILE,UNEVEN FLOORS, STANDING WATER ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING WHERE LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE, MUST FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT FURTHER INSECT PROBLEMS.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND SINK AT FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN PLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILNG VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOILED CABINETS UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM, 'SMOKER' ROOM & ICE CREAM/SALAD AREA - MUST RE-GROUT, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NEED A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 20, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/14/11 VISIT: #32-SPLASHGUARD NEEDED TO THE LEFT OH A HANDSINK AT THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, #37-EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENTS NOT WORKING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. SOILED CABINETS UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AT COOK'S LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM, SMOKER ROOM & ICE CREAM/SALAD AREAS, MUST RE-GROUT. FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS MUST BE CLEANED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Nov 17, 2011
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, TOP OF THE DISHWASHER, LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN ARE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AT THE PREP LINE.
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Nov 14, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED BEANS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.8F AND SHREDDED CHEESE STORED IN THE PREP LINE COOLER AT 53F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 34# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, TOP OF THE DISHWASHER, LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN ARE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AT THE PREP LINE.
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Aug 10, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Q on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Q?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Q.
Has Chicago Q's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Q have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Q means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chicago Q inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Q is inspected around two times per year on average.
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