Did Chicago Q pass its last health inspection?

Chicago Q at 1160 N Dearborn St was inspected on Jan 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Chicago Q?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Chicago Q

1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 27, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 27, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT (MEAT) IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS IN THE WALK IN COILING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT BULBS OUT UNDER THE HOOD OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 27, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2015	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 29, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2013	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2013	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 27, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2011	Tag Removal	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2010	License-Task Force	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Chicago Q — questions

Did Chicago Q pass its last health inspection?: Chicago Q at 1160 N Dearborn St was inspected on Jan 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Chicago Q?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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