Planta Queen

413 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Planta Queen. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Planta Queen trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE (1) HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA MALFUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY OPERATING AND MAINTAINED AT 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO SPILL KIT ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT.(NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH LITTER DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MANTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Planta Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Planta Queen on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Planta Queen?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Planta Queen.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Planta Queen 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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