What is Chicago Q's health inspection score?

Chicago Q has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Q last inspected?

Chicago Q was last inspected on January 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Q have?

Chicago Q has 19 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Q safe to eat at?

Yes, Chicago Q has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Q serve?

Chicago Q serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chicago Q

Name: Chicago Q
Address: 1160 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 94

1160 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/27/2026

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #67 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2024

3 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A BLACK LIGHT SUBSTANCE AROUND THE SEAL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR, PART OF IT MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT (MEAT) IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO LIGHT BULBS OUT UNDER THE HOOD OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS IN THE WALK IN COILING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE REAR AT THE TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS FAUCET BASE THE ONE NEAR THE SMOKERS AND THE OTHER AT THE DISH WASHING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN SAID AREA.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY UNDERNEATH COUNTER IN AREAS SUCH AS FLOOR, LOWER WALL, UNDER COUNTER AND ON COUNTER LEGS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND THAT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/12/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN SAID AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELF ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF ABOVE OVEN, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGGS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED IN A PREP COOLER AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 48.6F AND EGGS AT 47.1F. MANAGEMNET VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER USED TO STORE GRITS AND DESSERT ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING REAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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