What is Queen K's Kitchen's health inspection score?

Queen K's Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Queen K's Kitchen last inspected?

Queen K's Kitchen was last inspected on November 15, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Queen K's Kitchen have?

Queen K's Kitchen has 23 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Queen K's Kitchen safe to eat at?

Queen K's Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Queen K's Kitchen serve?

Queen K's Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Queen K's Kitchen

Name: Queen K's Kitchen
Address: 7210 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60645
Rating: 82

7210 N CALIFORNIA AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/15/2024

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Nov 15, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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.

Location

7210 N CALIFORNIA AVE , Chicago, IL 60645

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PEPSI DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PEPSI DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMUALTION IN REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-401.11 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMUALTION IN REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMUALTION IN REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

Base deductions−30 pts

May 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
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).
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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