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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Dairy Queen Brazer

5636 W Irving Park Rd

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 7, 2026

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B:4) --- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/25/2025, REPORT #2621285. #51-OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. *** SEE COMMENTS.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 31, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/25/2025, REPORT #2621285. #39-NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR MOVE COOLER. #51-OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 25, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 25, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR MOVE COOLER

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS & STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 6, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKES AND ICE CREAM IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT CUSTOMER AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 28, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPEN CUP WITH SODA POP INSIDE ON PREP COUNTER IN FRONT. MUST DRINK IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF TOPPINGS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR ICE CREAM AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WEARING VISORS WITHOUT A HAIRNET. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALL NEXT TO COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-7-2023, REPORT #2576948. #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source

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