Canvass Re-Inspection
May 8, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Q's Authentic Cooking
306 E 75th St
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass
May 1, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED "QAC TEST STRIPS" AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE SANITIZING SOLUTION TYPE USED IS REQUIRED TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED REAR OUTDOOR AREA WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT & LARGE OBJECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & CLUTTER FROM AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS & CLUTTER FROM AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 9, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WALL SURFACES IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 4, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BURNT RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 17, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114: OBSERVED BOXES STORED IN THE REAR STOAGE AREA/ OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 3, 2023
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES STORED IN THE REAR STOAGE AREA/ OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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 problemsnotedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85-100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLWOING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE AREA NEAR THE DESK AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE AREA, ON TOP OF THE RIVAL ROASTER COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF THE PACKAGED CORN STARCH ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK/FURNACE AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON TOP OF THE STOVE TOP, IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER, ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE LAST SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE/CART ON WHEELS STORED IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/03/2020, REPORT #2463281 #39: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. #53: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. #58: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source