Q-Bbq Lakeview

714 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2016
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Q-Bbq Lakeview five times, with records going back to 2014. On Apr 18, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Q-Bbq Lakeview dates to Apr 18, 2016.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Q-Bbq Lakeview's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspection History
Apr 18, 2016
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1751802 4/11/16 #18.STILL FINDING FRONT SLIDING GLASS DOORS WITH GAPS UNDER BOTTOM AND REAR DOOR WITH A APPX."3/4".EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS FOR DOORS DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND INTERIOR PANEL ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,CAN OPENER BLADE,POTATOE PEELER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED BLOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASES UNDER DISH MACHINE,MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT DISH MACHINE AND 2- COMP SINK,LOOSE CAULK AT 2- COMP SINK AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND TOILETROOMS,FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILETROOM,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRICAL ROOM
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED COOKED PORK BRISKETS PREPARED ON 4/8/16 ON ROLLING CART INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT (2)-44.6F,(3) 44.6F,(3)44.8F,(1)44.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 135 LBS $225.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,PREP AREA & MOP SINK AREA.ALSO FRONT SLIDING GLASS DOORS WITH GAP UNDER BOTTOM AND REAR EXIT DOORS APPX. "3/4".ALSO OPEN RODENT POISON (GRANULAR) IN TRAYS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RODENT POISON.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,BRISKET,BAKE BEANS,COLE SLAW,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND INTERIOR PANEL ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,CAN OPENER BLADE,POTATOE PEELER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED BLOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASES UNDER DISH MACHINE,MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT DISH MACHINE AND 2- COMP SINK,LOOSE CAULK AT 2- COMP SINK AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND TOILETROOMS,FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILETROOM,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRICAL ROOM
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Mar 13, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILI ON HOT HOLDING COOKING LINE AT 128.3F. CHILI WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. OBSERVED 2 PORK SHOULDERS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER DATED 3/12/15 AT APPROXIMATELY 6LBS VALUED AT $10 AT 47.6F OBSERVED 2O LBS OF WINGS WITHIN WAK IN COOLER DATED 3/12/15 VALUED AT $144 AT 47.1F OBSERVED 70LBS OF PULLED CHICKEN WITHIN WALK IN COOLER DATED 3/12/15 VALUED AT $80 AT 47.4. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRECOOKED FOOD MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F PRIOR TO HOT HOLDING AT 140F. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO COOL ALL MEATS FROM 170-70F WITHIN 2 HOURS OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. THEN PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER TO COOL FROM 70F TO LESS THAN 40F WITHIN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Jan 2, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES IN PLACE. OBSERVED CHEF TAKE OFF GLOVES TOUCH DIRTY WIPING CLOTH HANDING FROM WAIST AND APPLY NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF IS BEING PREPARED COOKED COOLED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED, COOLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN STOVE. OBSERVED WAFFLE IRONS STORED UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND WALK IN WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE ALL FLOORS MUST BE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR SMOKER PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE. MUST KEEP HANDSINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT FOR CHEF OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK THAT IS CONVENIENT FOR CHEF.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO SMOKER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM CLUTTERED. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIMENT AND ORGANIZE ROOM.
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Jan 28, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Q-Bbq Lakeview last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Q-Bbq Lakeview on file is from Apr 18, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Q-Bbq Lakeview?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Q-Bbq Lakeview.

Has Q-Bbq Lakeview's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Q-Bbq Lakeview have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Q-Bbq Lakeview means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.