QUEEN K'S KITCHEN in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/07/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at QUEEN K'S KITCHEN in an inspection dated 04/07/2023.

Located at 7210 N CALIFORNIA AVE in the West Ridge area, the establishment serves the local community. The West Ridge neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display - Comments: 3-307.11 Observed Excessive Ice Accumualtion in Reach in Freezers. Must Defrost and Maintain.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The second violation concerned pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: 4-401.11 Observed Food Spills in Small Reach in Cooler. Clean All Interiors of Reach in Refrigerators and Freezers.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The third violation concerned pest control. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: 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.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The fourth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The fifth violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: Observed Filters with Excessive Grease Accumulation. Clean and Maintain Hood and Filters.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/07/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.