Q's Tips and Wings
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2019
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The health department has logged six inspections at Q's Tips and Wings, the earliest from 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 15, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Q's Tips and Wings's record stops at Feb 15, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspection History
Feb 15, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER (COOKED TURKEY RIBS 49.1 F, TURKEY LINKS 52.3 F, PORK RIBS 46.4 F, CHICKEN WINGS 52.1 F.). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. 40 LBS OF FOOD ITEMS WORTH $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 59F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES AND TURKEY RIBS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND A DISPOSITION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DISHES INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE SQUARE HOLE AT THE TOP OF THE WALL SEPARATING THE KITCHEN AND THE WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS AT THE TOP OF THE CEILING SEPARATING THE WARE WASHING AREA AND UTILITY SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 22, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT WITH WORN AND SMOKE STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN SAME. WALL AT SOUTH SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN IN TOILET ROOM. WINDOW MUST BE ABLE TO OPEN OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING SUPLLIES, TOOLS. PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMOKER OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY IN THE REAR IN USE, SMOKING RIBS AND WITHOUT A HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SMOKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(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 SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN TENDERS, RIBS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT THE WATER HOSE UNTIL A VACUUM BREAKER IS INSTALLED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 2, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AROUND THE REAR UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, AND FRONT CEILING NEXT TO HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Q's Tips and Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Q's Tips and Wings on file is from Feb 15, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Q's Tips and Wings?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Q's Tips and Wings.
Has Q's Tips and Wings' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Q's Tips and Wings have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Q's Tips and Wings 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.
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