What is Kite String Cantina's health inspection score?

Kite String Cantina has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kite String Cantina last inspected?

Kite String Cantina was last inspected on July 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kite String Cantina have?

Kite String Cantina has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kite String Cantina safe to eat at?

Kite String Cantina has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Kite String Cantina

Name: Kite String Cantina
Address: 1851 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 74

1851 W ADDISON ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/8/2024

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Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 8, 2024

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

21 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 63/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) 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.

Location

1851 W ADDISON ST , Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- NOTED UNEVEN, POROUS, RAW BRICK BEHIND THE BAR AT THE BEER TAPS. BRICK NOTED WITH SPLASHING STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11--- NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL OF THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER NOTED AT 89.4F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER WASHBOWLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK NOTED WITH A STRAINER INSIDE AND BEING USED AS A SLOP/DUMP SINK. REVIEWED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGEMENT REMOVED STRAINER FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED CHIPS FOR GRAB AND GO SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR UNABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE WITH AN OPEN GAP ON THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE DOOR ON ALL SIDES.----OPEN 2 INCH GAP UNDER THE LOCKED BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO AN AREA OF NO ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT MAINTAINED BY THE LANDLORD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LINER UNDER THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER OR CARDBOARD UNDER THE LEGS OF THE BASEMENT METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/SLOP SINK BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED UNEVEN, POROUS, RAW BRICK BEHIND THE BAR AT THE BEER TAPS. BRICK NOTED WITH SPLASHING STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----INTERIOR WALLS AND SURFACES IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED RAW WOODEN 2X4 WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN, PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILING VENT IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACKS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE BAR AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. MANAGER REMOVED.

Base deductions−42 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Med

3 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING THE SELF-SERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA NOT EQUIPPED WITH THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE THE UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED A BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING THE SELF-SERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA NOT EQUIPPED WITH THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE THE UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED A BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/15/2021, REPORT #2500280 #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56 NOTED BLOWN OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−22 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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