Ravenswood Q

1800-1802 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Ravenswood Q, the earliest from 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jul 12, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Ravenswood Q is from Jul 12, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Ravenswood Q's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST SEAL.
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90
Apr 5, 2016
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING TILE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PREMISES CURRENTLY SMOKING MEATS WITHOUT CDPH PERMISSION A STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR MEAT SMOKING PROCESS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVED. SMOKER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING TILE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED (PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH ORGINAL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS ON WALLS IN DINING ROOM AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOEMTERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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86
Jul 28, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD VENTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE BAR SINK TO PREVENT LEAKAGE.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED UNDER THE BAR SINK ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND FOOD UTENSILS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CONDESATION PIPE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE CONDENSATION LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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86
Nov 20, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST IN PUBLIC VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER BAR. MUST PAINT ALL RAW WOOD/SURFACE OF WOOD MUST SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE, BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Oct 10, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ravenswood Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ravenswood Q on file is from Jul 12, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ravenswood Q?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ravenswood Q.

Has Ravenswood Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ravenswood Q have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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