Lillie's Q
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2019
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Score
Lillie's Q appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Lillie's Q's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 6, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Lillie's Q on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Jun 6, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 17, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AROUND THE DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AND CRUMBLING DRYWALL NEAR THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DRYWALL THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR FROM DELIVERIES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT: OBSERVED PAINT AND RUST CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE PIPES AND CEILING DIRECTLY OVER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PRODUCE ITEMS (ONIONS, POTATOES, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE CEILING AND PIPES TO PREVENT A PHYSICAL CONTAMINTATION FROM THE FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AROUND THE DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND RUBBISH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIR CASE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AND CRUMBLING DRYWALL NEAR THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DRYWALL THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR FROM DELIVERIES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE SOUP KETTLE IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH-EAST AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. SURFACE MUS BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN EAST WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM PART MUST REPAIR
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Apr 18, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL PREP DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYERS AT AIR TEMP OF 47.8F TO 53F.NO FOOD THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE THE UNIT.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED AND RAW FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:RAW CHICKEN BREAST,AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE". COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48.7F; COOKED CHICKEN WINGS THIGHS AT TEMP OF 47.5F TO 48.5F,MADE HUSH PUPPY AT TEMP OF 49.3F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE SMALL COOLER ACROSS DEEP FRYERS.FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN WITH MANAGER AND MY THERMOMETERS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 17,VALUE 38 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE SOUP KETTLE IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH-EAST AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. SURFACE MUS BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN EAST WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM PART MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED BBQ PORK AT TEMP OF 58.9F AND SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 50.7F, BOTH PRODDUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 4-10-16,PER CERTIFIED STATEMENT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. PRODUCTS DISCAEDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8.8,VALUE 25 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE UNCOVERED ABOVE JUICE BOXES IN THE BASEMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO IN BOX SAID PIPE.NO EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES SHOULD BE ABOVE ANY AREAS WITH FOOD. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS(FIRST FLOOR),GREASE ON WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,ON FILTERS,ON HOODS AND ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF BOTH PREP AREA .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE SOUP KETTLE IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH-EAST AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. SURFACE MUS BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN EAST WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM PART MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS AND WATER STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. 1ST FLOOR PREP FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL WATER SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. HOLES ON WALL IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, ALL VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. LEAK AT HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST COVER DRAIN IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HANDSINK CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP AREA. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED PORK (149.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN KITCHEN.
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Jun 28, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Unused walk-in cooler in basement. Instructed to repair cooler or remove compressor if being used for dry goods storage.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Unused walk-in cooler in basement. Instructed to repair cooler or remove compressor if being used for dry goods storage.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPS,(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR VERIFICATION) COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED PORK INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 88-120.1F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 53 POUNDS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $847.00 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET-UP TABLES AND PROTECT THE SILVERWARE AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO FOOD PREP COOLER,REMOVE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ALSO CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE)DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER BAR AREA.
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Sep 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA
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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. MUST REPAIR WALL BY DISH MACHINE, IN BASEMENT AREA
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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. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT BASEMENT PREP AREA
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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. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jun 3, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA
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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. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER TO FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL BY MOP SINK, AND CLEAN BY AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA
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Jan 12, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER, BETTER MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS
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Oct 5, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lillie's Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lillie's Q on file is from Jun 6, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lillie's Q?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Lillie's Q.
Has Lillie's Q's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lillie's Q have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lillie's Q means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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