Did The Queen B Cafe pass its last health inspection?

The Queen B Cafe at 3072 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on May 15, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at The Queen B Cafe?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF: SMOKED SALMON, COOKED POTATOES, DELI MEATS TURKEY AND H

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

The Queen B Cafe

3072 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 15, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 15, 2026

#29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 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.
#32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 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.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS NEAR THE BATHROOM AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 15, 2026	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2024	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2024	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2024	License	Not Ready	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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The Queen B Cafe — questions

Did The Queen B Cafe pass its last health inspection?: The Queen B Cafe at 3072 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on May 15, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at The Queen B Cafe?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF: SMOKED SALMON, COOKED POTATOES, DELI MEATS TURKEY AND H
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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