What is Q's Authentic Cooking's health inspection score?

Q's Authentic Cooking has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Q's Authentic Cooking last inspected?

Q's Authentic Cooking was last inspected on May 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Q's Authentic Cooking have?

Q's Authentic Cooking has 19 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Q's Authentic Cooking safe to eat at?

Yes, Q's Authentic Cooking has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Q's Authentic Cooking serve?

Q's Authentic Cooking serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Q's Authentic Cooking

Name: Q's Authentic Cooking
Address: 306 E 75TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 94

306 E 75TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/8/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chatham

Ranked #14 of 39 in ChathamBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: May 8, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 93/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (94/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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306 E 75TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

May

May 2026

2 inspections

3 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−15 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WALL SURFACES IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BURNT RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BURNT RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BOXES STORED IN THE REAR STOAGE AREA/ OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BURNT RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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