PLANTA QUEEN.

Chicago Health Dept

413 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

3 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TOFU,EGG ETC.) IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED CRAB-RANGOON DIP WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-50F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO WRAP, COVER OR INVERT PRE-SET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH LITTER DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (07/10/2024) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS food ( rice, noodles..) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Critical Other
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open drink cups for employees placed above food prep tables, instructed to keep away.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( flour ) not labeled, instructed to label.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, no beard restraint. Instructed to wear.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing and tags not removed, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Using deli cups as scoops in multi bulk food containers. instructed to use proper scoops.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Dust build-up noted on walk-in cooler fan covers, instructed to clean and maintain.

SEP 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF OF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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