Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue 13 times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Jul 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF UNUSED 4 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD, UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA CRACKED OR IN POOR REPAIR AND A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING FILTERS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF UNUSED 4 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD, UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA CRACKED OR IN POOR REPAIR AND A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING FILTERS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 26, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, DAMAGED FAN GUARD INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS LIDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 12, 2024
Complaint
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED BROCCOLI-102.4F.4LBS. COOKED BAKED POTATO-127.4F-129.2F.20Z. COOKED ONIONS-120.2F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 5.2 LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT 57.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH 1LB. COOKED RICE-53.2F.3LBS. COOKED STEAK-52.9F.5LBS. SPOILED CHICKEN-52.9F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .APPX.9LBS. $40.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND REPAIR DRAINAGE.WASTE DRAIN LINE IS NOW REPAIRED PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-03(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FILLED WITH FECES & TOILET TISSUE APPEARS TO ABOUT TO OVERFLOW AT THE TOILETS RIM WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED.NOT ABLE TO USE TOILET FACILITIES PROPERLY AT THIS TIME.TOILET IS NOW ABLE TO FLUSH AND BE USED BY EMPLOYEES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS.ALSO. APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588776 1/29/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.#47- 4-202.15 : OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER. MAINTAIN. #47-4-501.12 : OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE THEM. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.:#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-205.15 : OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT/HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES PITTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.12 : OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.:#56- 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE. MAINTAIN PROOF ACCESSIBLE TO INSPECTORS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, DAMAGED FAN GUARD INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS LIDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSSIVE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER. MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE THEM. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT/HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES PITTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE. MAINTAIN PROOF ACCESSIBLE TO INSPECTORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET, OFFICE AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM,UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FRONT PREP AREA). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTIONS TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 55 OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD, AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS, MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURES, AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, AND VIOLATION 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60
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Sep 11, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS RE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE FRONT AND REAR COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SCREEN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT SCREEN TO KEEP PESTS OUT. OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 3 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCREENING MATERIAL AND PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO CREATE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS, MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURES, AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 25, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE(BEEF 55.4 REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, RANCH DRESSING 87.3 FRONT PREP TABLE, RIB TIPS 47.2 FRONT PREP COOLER, BEEF 44.9 FRONT PREP COOLER, POLISH SAUSAGE 49.9 FRONT PREP COOLER). TIME/TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR FOOD SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25LBS VALUED AT $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (60.1F). EQUIPMENT FOR COOLING SHALL BE SUFFICIENT IN CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR REMOVE TAG UNTIL CONTACTING CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE FRONT AND REAR COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 125 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET, OFFICE AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND FRONT PREP AREA). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SCREEN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT SCREEN TO KEEP PESTS OUT. OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 3 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCREENING MATERIAL AND PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO CREATE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILLS, FRYERS, AND VENTILATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS,SHELVES AND CEILING WITH DEBRIS, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS, MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURES, AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Violation Corrected- Light shield obtain and installed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hood in front prep area filters missing and in disrepair, hood has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on it. Must repair, clean and maintain hood.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Food not in original container not properly labeled, potentially hazardous food stored in coolers not labeled with discard date or name. Must label food items and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed bare, rough, porous concrete, floor in facility hallway and rear prep area; accumulation of food debris, grease and dirt on floor. Must clean, repair and maintain floor for smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable. Coving in rear prep area missing and in disrepair. Must obtain, repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles are damaged not made of cleanable material and heavily stained. Must repair, replace and maintain. Hot holding unit in front prep area knobs are in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Facility had accumulation of unnecessary articles and non functional equipment through out ( front prep, closet and rear prep areas). Must remove unnecessary items not use for facility and maintain.
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May 25, 2018
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed 2 door reach in cooler not holding proper temperature of 40 degrees F or below with potentially hazardous food stored inside; ambient air at 60.8 degrees F. Tagged 2 door reach in cooler unit(traulsen) Critical Violation 7-38-005(a)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food out of temperature, beef sausage 90.3 in rear prep kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler;cut tomato at 55, cheese 69.3 degrees F at prep cooler in front cook line area. Shrimp at 129.2 in hot holding unit in front prep area. Food handler voluntary discarded food item out of temperature. Critical Violation 7-38-005(a)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in front prep area or employee restroom. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain soap and paper towels at all hand sinks in facility. Critical Violation 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed outside waste grease storage area not clean, container has old food debris and grease accumulated on and around container unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain unit. Serious Violation 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Food not in original container not properly labeled, potentially hazardous food stored in coolers not labeled with discard date or name. Must label food items and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelving and tables in front and rear prep area not clean has accumulation of food debris on it. Must clean and maintain. Touch point area in food prep area not clean in front and rear prep area (handles, doors, switches etc.) Must clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed bare, rough, porous concrete, floor in facility hallway and rear prep area; accumulation of food debris, grease and dirt on floor. Must clean, repair and maintain floor for smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable. Coving in rear prep area missing and in disrepair. Must obtain, repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles are damaged not made of cleanable material and heavily stained. Must repair, replace and maintain. Hot holding unit in front prep area knobs are in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Rear prep area light in missing shield. Obtain/repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hood in front prep area filters missing and in disrepair, hood has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on it. Must repair, clean and maintain hood.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All reach in coolers and freezers through out facility missing thermometers inside units. Facility does not have metal stem thermometers for food temperatures. Must obtain and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Facility had accumulation of unnecessary articles and non functional equipment through out ( front prep, closet and rear prep areas). Must remove unnecessary items not use for facility and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not utilizing proper hair restraints or hair nets while prepping food. Must wear proper hair restraints while food handling.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Missing food handler certificates. Must obtain and maintain
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May 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue.
Has Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taylormade Que — Taylormade Cue is inspected around two times per year on average.
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