Pass

Dairy Queen

2200 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jul 21, 2026

Dairy Queen was last inspected on July 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

July 21, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Bottom interior of the deep freeze freezer and the prep area dairy cooler with spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted buckets of standing liquid at the mop sink and far rear basement. Instructed to remove standing waste liquid.

    Official wording (code 52)

    Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted inside the utility service sink.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floor throughout the walk-in cooler with spillage.----floor drain under the west wall prep equipment dirty. Pooling liquid on the floor in the basement far rear storage room where soda dispensing system is installed. Instructed to clean all, remove pooling liquid and maintain all.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in basement dry storage area. Observed several light bulbs not working. Must provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge during the initial inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 3-7-23 report #2572125 not corrected. #49-noted dirty metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. #55- noted floors in the the walk-in cooler and one compartment sink with dirt and debris . Throughout the hallway storage where the ice cream cart is stored. Must clean and maintain all. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the initial inspection while foods were being prepared and served. Manager was telephoned and arrived 45 minutes later. Reviewed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times when foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)-- noted dirty metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- noted floors in the the walk-in cooler with dirt and debris: under the three compartment and one compartment sink. Throughout the hallway storage where the ice cream cart is stored. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge during the inspection does not have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No writen employee health policy on site. Must provide for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure and required equipment for a vomit/diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machine upper portion where ice for consumption exits from the shoot into the bin and the inner side of the plastic guard inside the ice bin with a black slime substance dripping down into the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize all interior ice contact surfaces and remove black slime. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers such as oreo pieces and powder supplements must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler.----interior and exterior of the ice cream freezer across from the three compartment sink with excessive food debris. Basement tall reach-in freezer with juice spillage. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Cold water handle broken on the dish/prep hand washing sink. No cold water available. Hot water does not exceed 108.7f. Instructed to repair and provide cold water.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the basement employee washroom toilet dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted floors in the following areas with dirt and debris: under the three compartment and one compartment sink. Throughout the walk-in cooler. Under the bag-in-box soda dispensing system in the basement. Throughout the hallway storage where the ice cream cart is stored. Must clean and maintain all.----noted peeling/chipping cork bulletin board on the wall above the rear cake decorating prep table. Must remove/replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 5-22-20 report #2370998 not corrected. #47- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.#53- no lid provided at receptacle in washrooms. Need to provide. #55-metal sheet on floor at inside the walk-in cooler must be replace at front of the door. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. #55- excess unused items in basement area.instructed to remove and elevate items needed 6"off the floor. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge during the inspection does not have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate and no such person on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served such as ice cream. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates on site for all employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Summary report from 5-22-20 report #2370998 posted on premise not visible to the establishments customers. Summary noted facing into the prep area where customers have no access and not visible. Todays summary posted to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Partial of waste pipe are installed above disposable cups,food container. Must be encased said pipe or relocate mentioned items to prevent contamination. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface -

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside two door reach-in freezer,in dining area.repair/replace. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items -

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at ice machine water line,at prep area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No lid provided at receptacle in washrooms. Need to provide -

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Door that enclose garbage area not maintained at bottom and between door with gap.instructed repair door.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken,peeling paint on ceiling at basement area. Repair/repaint ceiling. Also metal sheet on floor at inside the walk-in cooler must be replace at front of the door. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excess unused items in basement area and at staircase(first floor).instructed to remove and elevate items needed 6"off the floor. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Partial of waste pipe are installed above disposable cups,food container. Must be encased said pipe or relocate mentioned items to prevent contamination. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface -

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside two door reach-in freezer,in dining area.repair/replace. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items -

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at ice machine water line,at prep area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No lid provided at receptacle in washrooms. Need to provide -

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Door that enclose garbage area not maintained at bottom and between door with gap.instructed repair door.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken,peeling paint on ceiling at basement area. Repair/repaint ceiling. Also metal sheet on floor at inside the walk-in cooler must be replace at front of the door. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excess unused items in basement area and at staircase(first floor).instructed to remove and elevate items needed 6"off the floor. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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