Queen K'S Kitchen
7210 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
Last Inspected
2024-10-22
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2024-10-22)
⚠ Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2023, 2022)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training critical 4×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 4×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste critical 1×
Inspection History
2024-10-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PEPSI DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CRITICAL 4 ▾
minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PEPSI DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2023-04-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMUALTION IN REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-401.11 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISE. REDUCE CLUTTER. REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PROPER PEST MONITORING.
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
6 ▾
serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU AND DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS COOKED TO ORDER SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMUALTION IN REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISE. REDUCE CLUTTER. REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PROPER PEST MONITORING.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION ON FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPEMENT. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED A DETAIL CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
2022-05-17 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
ESTABLISHMENT MISSING SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN.
critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN MUST NOT BACK UP AND MUST DRAIN QUICKLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-...
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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