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

Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 March 4, 2026. 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 25 total violations across 6 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 good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley serve?

Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley

Name: Kitchen + Kocktails BY Kevin Kelley
Address: 339 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 71

339 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/4/2026

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American•River North

Ranked #345 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

1 month 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

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-16 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-29 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

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

339 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med7 Basic

11 total

51/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR KITCHEN AND DISH AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES. 1 SINK MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 73.8F AND OTHER SINK MAINTAINING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 70.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED 1 SHELLSTOCK TAG ON SITE FROM OCTOBER OF 2025. TAG WAS NOT DATED WITH DAY LAST ITEM WAS USED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE SHELLSTOCK TAGS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES: SOAP DISPENSER AT SERVER STATION HAS BROKEN BATTTERY AND 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH HAS TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF CARBON AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2627537 DATED 11/24/2025: #58 " OBSERVED (2) TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2627537 DATED 11/24/2025 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−49 pts

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED COLLARD GREENS WITH TURKEY AT 54.2F, GUMBO AT 50.7F, JERK SOUP AT 44.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 120#'S OF FOOD WORTH $950.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED (2) TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-204.12--OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR ICE BINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 25

License InspectionFail

2 High7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

61/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER FOR TCS FOODS.OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 90.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND -0.0F FOR FREEZER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT BAR HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR ICE BINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE MEZZANINE 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILESIN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−34 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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