Queen K's

7210 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

American

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Queen K's stretching back to 2024. On Aug 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Queen K's is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WASHROOM FLOOR AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WASHROOM FLOOR AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 15, 2024

License

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF HANDWASH SINK, PREP AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AREA EQUIPMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS, CORNERS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Queen K's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Queen K's on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Queen K's?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Queen K's.

Has Queen K's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Queen K's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Queen K's 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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