Q's Tips & Wings BBQ

2517 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60652

American

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Q's Tips & Wings BBQ appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2019. The most recent visit was on Jul 17, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Q's Tips & Wings BBQ's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 17, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE LID TO THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Oct 4, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Nov 9, 2021

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND DOOR HANDLES TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 7, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2020

Routine

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

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOOD. OBSERVED 2 LARGE DEEP PANS OF COOKED PORK TIPS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMERATURES OF 55.0F,58.0F. FOODS REMOVED, DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX 40-LBS AT COST APPROX $ 60.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 34 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND DEEP FREEZER, AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 ( A).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM, SIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEEAL TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING/ HOLES, GAPS IN WALLS DOOR FACING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.

Jun 5, 2019

License

3 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS IN CONTAINER NOT IN UNIFORMED POSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHOULD BE ALL FACING ONE DIRECTION.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT OF THE SMOKER AND THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USAGE ON THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE SMOKER, OVEN, AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Q's Tips & Wings BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Q's Tips & Wings BBQ on file is from Jul 17, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Q's Tips & Wings BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Q's Tips & Wings BBQ.

Has Q's Tips & Wings BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Q's Tips & Wings BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Q's Tips & Wings BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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