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Lillie's Q

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2018
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Lillie's Q, the earliest from 2013. Lillie's Q was last inspected on Mar 26, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lillie's Q dates to Mar 26, 2018.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2015
Consultation
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
45
90
Feb 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS OF COOKED STEW, GRITS,COOKED GREENS,COOKED PASTA AND COOKED BEANS INSIDE A HOT HOLDING CABINET AND STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 88-121 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE. (CHICKEN,STEW,COOKED PASTA)
21
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
45
82
Aug 28, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
95
Aug 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR ANY REQUIRED PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING A CURRENT PEST SERVICE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
86
Jan 29, 2013
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lillie's Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lillie's Q on file is from Mar 26, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lillie's Q?

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lillie's Q.

Has Lillie's Q's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lillie's Q have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lillie's 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.

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