Planta Queen

413 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Planta Queen has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 9, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Planta Queen's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED CRAB-RANGOON DIP WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-50F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TOFU,EGG ETC.) IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (07/10/2024) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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 MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.

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.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO WRAP, COVER OR INVERT PRE-SET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS food ( rice, noodles..) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Dust build-up noted on walk-in cooler fan covers, instructed to clean and maintain.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Open drink cups for employees placed above food prep tables, instructed to keep away.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( flour ) not labeled, instructed to label.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, no beard restraint. Instructed to wear.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing and tags not removed, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Using deli cups as scoops in multi bulk food containers. instructed to use proper scoops.

Sep 8, 2022

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF OF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Planta Queen last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Planta Queen?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Planta Queen.

Has Planta Queen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Planta Queen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Planta Queen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Planta Queen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Planta Queen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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