What is Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley's health inspection score?

Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley last inspected?

Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley was last inspected on April 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley have?

Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley has 74 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley safe to eat at?

Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley

Name: Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley
Address: 444 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 67

444 N WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Streeterville

Ranked #465 of 705 in Streeterville

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Apr 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

12 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

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

444 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

Jul

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

31 basic

Jun

Feb 2025

2 inspections

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

11 basic

Apr

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Apr 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMING BOX EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATUREOVER 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High6 Med10 Basic

18 total

30/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE WATER TO HANDSINK, PIC RESTORED HOT & COLD WATER . NOW HANDSINK IN DISH HAS COLD & HOT WATER BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER: LOBSTER TAIL AT 71.2F, LAMB CHOPS RANGING 45.6F-48.2F, CATFISH RANGING FROM 53.4-57.3F, CHICKEN AT 68.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 470 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,670.22 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS OF ARESOLE FLYING INSECT KILLER AT BAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
SEE VIOLATION#60
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 AT BAR, 5 IN FRONT PREP, 10 IN REAR PREP, 5 IN DISHWASHING AREA, 5 IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 15 BEHIND SODA MACHINE AREA & DRY STORAGE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DISH RACKS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMING BOX EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATUREOVER 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596190 CONDUCTED ON 6/12/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#35) 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FOLLOWING ITEMS SALMON, CATFISH AND CHICKEN THAWING IN FOOD GRADE BUCKETS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES. (#55) 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. (#55) 6-501.11 NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN (#55) 6-501.11 NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN NEED OF GROUT IN REAR PREP, DISH AND BAR AREA, I

Base deductions−70 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP SERVICE COOLER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PREP TABLE IN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS, BOTTOM OF SAID PREP TABLE FULL OF RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPACE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEVED WALK IN FREEZER MISSING FAN IN CONDENSER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED IN DISH AREA UNDER SPRAYER SINK WALL SURFACE IS PEELING AND DRYWALL IS EXPOSED WITH BLACK SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSING UNIT LEAKING FROM FAN INTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED TWO DEEP FRYER UNITS IN REAR PREP WIHT EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CUTLERY, MANAGER INDICATED THEY ARE UNREPAIRABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med17 Basic

23 total1 risk factor

16/100inspection score

−79 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HOT WATER FAUCET AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FOLLOWING ITEMS SALMON, CATFISH AND CHICKEN THAWING IN FOOD GRADE BUCKETS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 AT BAR, 5 IN FRONT PREP, 10 IN REAR PREP, 5 IN DISHWASHING AREA, 5 IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 15 BEHIND SODA MACHINE AREA & DRY STORAGE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (17)

−34 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP SERVICE COOLER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PREP TABLE IN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS, BOTTOM OF SAID PREP TABLE FULL OF RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPACE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BUS PAN UNDER 3 COMP SINK, 3RD WASH BASIN WITH SEVERE LEAK FROM PLUMBING CONNECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. OBSERVED BAR AREA ALSO CONVEYING SEWAGE FROM FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND WINE COOLER, 1 OUT OF 2 HAND SINKS IS NOT DRAINING, AND ICE BOX DRAIN ALSO CONVEYING SEWAGE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED IN DISH AREA UNDER SPRAYER SINK WALL SURFACE IS PEELING AND DRYWALL IS EXPOSED WITH BLACK SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSING UNIT LEAKING FROM FAN INTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEVED WALK IN FREEZER MISSING FAN IN CONDENSER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED TWO DEEP FRYER UNITS IN REAR PREP WIHT EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CUTLERY, MANAGER INDICATED THEY ARE UNREPAIRABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN NEED OF GROUT IN REAR PREP, DISH AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FILTERS & EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−79 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING GREENS, DEVILED EGGS, TURKEY AND CANDIED YAMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 33 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP AREA DIRECTLY BEHIND BAR. NOTED FLIES ON STICKY SUBSTANCES INSIDE ROLLING CARTS, ON ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND FLYING INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF STICKY FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL ROLLING CARTS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSERS' NOZZLES IN PREP BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH COOLING UNITS IN BAR PREA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PANTRY AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. SIGN WAS INSTALLED DURING INSPECTION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER IN FRONT BAR AREA DID NOT CONTAIN A WASH SOLUTION OF SOAP OR OTHER CLEANINING AGENT ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. MANAGER ADDED CLEANING AGENT TO DISHWASHER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND PREP TABLES IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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