Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
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Score
Dairy Queen has been inspected 15 times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dairy Queen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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95
Jul 21, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 13, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED 45 MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-7-23 REPORT #2572125 NOT CORRECTED. #49-NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. #55- NOTED FLOORS IN THE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS . THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE WHERE THE ICE CREAM CART IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 7, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)-- NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- NOTED FLOORS IN THE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE WHERE THE ICE CREAM CART IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Feb 27, 2023
Complaint
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NO SUCH PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ICE CREAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION EXITS FROM THE SHOOT INTO THE BIN AND THE INNER SIDE OF THE PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND REMOVE BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-22-20 REPORT #2370998 NOT CORRECTED. #47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#53- NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. NEED TO PROVIDE. #55-METAL SHEET ON FLOOR AT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACE AT FRONT OF THE DOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #55- EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-22-20 REPORT #2370998 POSTED ON PREMISE NOT VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY NOTED FACING INTO THE PREP AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE NO ACCESS AND NOT VISIBLE. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS OREO PIECES AND POWDER SUPPLEMENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH JUICE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN ON THE DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK. NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE. HOT WATER DOES NOT EXCEED 108.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD WATER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. UNDER THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE BASEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE WHERE THE ICE CREAM CART IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED PEELING/CHIPPING CORK BULLETIN BOARD ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR CAKE DECORATING PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 22, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PARTIAL OF WASTE PIPE ARE INSTALLED ABOVE DISPOSABLE CUPS,FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE ENCASED SAID PIPE OR RELOCATE MENTIONED ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,IN DINING AREA.REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. NEED TO PROVIDE -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR THAT ENCLOSE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOOR WITH GAP.INSTRUCTED REPAIR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA. REPAIR/REPAINT CEILING. ALSO METAL SHEET ON FLOOR AT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACE AT FRONT OF THE DOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA AND AT STAIRCASE(FIRST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR. -
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Apr 28, 2020
License
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PARTIAL OF WASTE PIPE ARE INSTALLED ABOVE DISPOSABLE CUPS,FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE ENCASED SAID PIPE OR RELOCATE MENTIONED ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,IN DINING AREA.REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. NEED TO PROVIDE -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR THAT ENCLOSE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOOR WITH GAP.INSTRUCTED REPAIR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA. REPAIR/REPAINT CEILING. ALSO METAL SHEET ON FLOOR AT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACE AT FRONT OF THE DOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA AND AT STAIRCASE(FIRST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR. -
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Apr 24, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED AT FRONT DAIRY/ICE CREAM AREA.WERE READY TO EAT PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS( PRE-COOKED CHICHEN PATTIES,ETC.). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PARTIAL OF WASTE PIPE ARE INSTALLED ABOVE DISPOSABLE CUPS,FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE ENCASED SAID PIPE OR RELOCATE MENTIONED ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,IN DINING AREA.REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. NEED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR THAT ENCLOSE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOOR WITH GAP.INSTRUCTED REPAIR DOOR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR ENCLOSED AREA WERE GARBAGE CONTAINER AREA KEPT GROUND IN NEED OF CLEANING: DEBRIS AND FEW RAT DROPPINGS. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA. REPAIR/REPAINT CEILING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA AND AT STAIRCASE(FIRST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST SMALL FREEZER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS, PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS INSTEAD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND FROM REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM EXTERIOR OF SLUSHY MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER 3-COMP & 1-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER. IN DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AND UTILITY CLOSET IN BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALL BEHIND SLUSHY MACHINE. REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN ROOM IN BASEMENT, WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. REPAIR HOLES AND PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING BASEMENT. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN DUST F ROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN PREP AREAS.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DARKISH STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE EXHUAST FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONING EXHAUST FAN.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE TWO WASHROOMS AND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ON THE TOP OF THE SODA CART IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 28, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CASTER WHEELS ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES. MUST EMPTY CAN FOODS INTO A STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS GLASS,STAINLESS,OR PLASTIC AFTER OPENING.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GAURD ON 3COMP.SINK BY MOP SINK ON SANITIZING DRAIN BOARD SIDE. RESURFACE DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT CHEF PREP COOLER. ALSO MUST REMOVE MOP BUCKET AT THE FRONT OF ICE MACHINE,AND STORE ELSEWHERE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLWINGS:EXTERIORS &INTERIORS OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,TOILET BOWLS/SEATS,MOP SINKS,1COMP.& 3COMP.SINKS,AND HAND WASH SINK IN BSMT.,VENT,AND CBINET SHELVES IN BSMT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO VACCUM DEBRIS ON CARPET IN OFFICE ROOM STORAGE,CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS,IN SAME AREA, AND IN SODA SYRUP STORAGE ROOM,ALSO AT MOP/EXPOSE HAND WASH ROOM. MUST ELEVATE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALL AND CEILING WALLS IN KITCHEN AT CHEF PREP COOLER AREA,AND REPAIR DAMAGED CUALKING ON MOP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPAIR OUT LIGHT IN OFFICE ROOM STORAGE IN BSMT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR COLD WATER KNOBS ONE COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,AND ON MOP SINK IN THE BSMT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OFFICE STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dairy Queen 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 Dairy Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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