SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

QUEEN K'S KITCHEN.

BEAT. 47/100

7210 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 22, 2024 · passed

Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 22
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PEPSI DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 15
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PEPSI DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

CRITICALPest 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).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 7
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMUALTION IN REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

MAR 24
2023
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMUALTION IN REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

MINORPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

MAY 17
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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MAY 3
2022
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN.

CRITICALPlumbing & 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 7-38-030(C).

MINORDocumentation & 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.

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