The Queen B Cafe
3072 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60657
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass33%
- Conditional33%
- Fail33%
- ConditionalMay 15, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 29
Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
Observed facility not meeting compliance with variance/specialized process; facility in (rop) reduce oxygen packaging of: smoked salmon, cooked potatoes, deli meats turkey and ham, etc in prep kitchen area. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15 lbs of products worth $350.00 through denaturing process. Informed person in charge of requirements and facility must meet and maintain. Unit tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
- 32
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Observed facility not meeting variance requirements for modified (rop) packaging performed in facility.no HACCP on site of documentation for procedure preformed in facility. Informed facility of requirements must meet and maintain. Citation consolidated with #29.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed a prohibited animal (dog) on site, enter facility without the two allowable questions being asked. Person in charge was made aware that such animals are prohibited from food establishment. Instructed to remove animal from the facility and maintain at all times. Dog was removed during inspection. Priority foundation #7-40-060. Citation issued.
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed ceilings tile panels near the bathroom and water-stained ceiling tiles instructed to repair, replace the stained ceiling tiles.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed the city of Chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.
- 29
- PassOct 23, 2024License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- FailOct 17, 2024LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed 1/4 inch gap at both front doors. Must rodent proof said doors and maintain.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
No sneeze guards/protective barrier for espresso machine at front counter. Must provide a sneeze guard/protective barrier for esepresso machine at front counter. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
No covered trash receptacles in washrooms. Must provide.
- 38
- No verdictApr 30, 2024LicenseRisk 1 (High)
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
On the street
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What it gets cited for
- 382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 291×
Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
- 321×
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
- 401×
Personal cleanliness
- 551×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 581×
Allergen training as required
- 391×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- 531×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2966567 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.