What is Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails's health inspection score?

Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails last inspected?

Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails was last inspected on January 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails have?

Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails safe to eat at?

Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails serve?

Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails

Name: Kindling-downtown Cookout & Cocktails
Address: 202 S FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 70

202 S FRANKLIN ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/28/2025

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #843 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

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

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

202 S FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Obstructed hand wash sinks at prep and bar areas, noted food handler rinsing utensils in hand wash sink, placing strainers in hand sink basin. Instructed not to use hand wash sinks for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
Previous core violation #44 not corrected from report #2597549 date 7-16-24 (Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils) instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42.090.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Basic

6 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
High temp conveyor dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, max temp reached is 137f. instructed manager to provide proper final rinse temperature. Machine being used during inspection. Machine tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. Priority violation 7-38-025.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
Refer to violation #32.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
No approved variance letter on site for vacuum packaging machine, instructed to obtain, Machine is tagged. No food found that was package during inspection Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Observe a food handler scooping ice from main ice maker with glass cup, instructed manager not to use glass cup as an ice scoop to prevent physical contamination of ice. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Found several bar stools located across from main kitchen prep area exposing food prep counter to customers contamination, instructed manager to install a sneeze guard. priority foundation violation 7-38-005, manager removed bar stools by the end of inspection.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

Base deductions−36 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE COLD STATION AND PASTA STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VERY LOW TO NO LIGHTING IN THE UPSTAIRS REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

License InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ELEVATOR AT FOOD BAR WHERE INDENT BEGINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Base deductions−2 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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