Chicago
26
BEAT

Q-bbq Lakeview

714 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Mostly clean — 1 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
1 passed
Last Inspected
2016-04-18
Pass Rate
20%
1 failure
Score
26/100
BEAT
Failed 1 inspection (2016)
Facility Condition issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation minor 15×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2016-04-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1751802 4/11/16 #18.STILL FINDING FRONT SLIDING GLASS DOORS WITH GAPS UNDER BOTTOM AND REAR DOOR WITH A APPX."3/4".EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS FOR DOORS DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND INTERIOR PANEL ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,CAN OPENER BLADE,POTATOE PEELER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED BLOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASES UNDER DISH MACHINE,MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT DISH MACHINE AND 2- COMP SINK,LOOSE CAULK AT 2- COMP SINK AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP ARE...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILETROOM,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRICAL ROOM

2016-04-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED COOKED PORK BRISKETS PREPARED ON 4/8/16 ON ROLLING CART INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT (2)-44.6F,(3) 44.6F,(3)44.8F,(1)44.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,PREP AREA & MOP SINK AREA.ALSO FRONT SLIDING GLASS DOORS WITH GAP UNDER BOTTOM AND REAR EXIT DOORS APPX. "3/4".ALSO OPEN RODENT POISON (GRANULAR) IN TRAYS ON F...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,BRISKET,BAKE BEANS,COLE SLAW,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND INTERIOR PANEL ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,CAN OPENER BLADE,POTATOE PEELER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DRIED BLOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASES UNDER DISH MACHINE,MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT DISH MACHINE AND 2- COMP SINK,LOOSE CAULK AT 2- COMP SINK AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND TO...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILETROOM,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRICAL ROOM

2015-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED CHILI ON HOT HOLDING COOKING LINE AT 128.3F. CHILI WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. OBSERVED 2 PORK SHOULDERS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER DATED 3/12/15 AT APPROXIMATELY 6LBS VALUED AT $10 AT 47.6F OBSERVED 2O LBS OF WINGS WITHIN WAK IN COOLER DATED 3/...

2015-01-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES IN PLACE. OBSERVED CHEF TAKE OFF GLOVES TOUCH DIRTY WIPING CLOTH HANDING FROM WAIST AND APPLY NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF IS BEING PREPARED COOKED COOLED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN STOVE. OBSERVED WAFFLE IRONS STORED UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND WALK IN WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE ALL FLOORS MUST BE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN VENTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR SMOKER PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE. MUST KEEP HANDSINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT FOR CHEF OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK THAT IS CONVENIENT FOR CHEF.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO SMOKER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM CLUTTERED. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIMENT AND ORGANIZE ROOM.

2014-01-28 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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