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A & J KRAZY KITCHEN

7547 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

A & J KRAZY KITCHEN has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 14, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 20, 2020, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 10, 2019. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 4, 2019. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on December 14, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 10, 2019. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDED STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THEIR MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.WARNING ISSUED 6/4/2019 SEE REPORT #2290897
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERS ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL COVERS ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • VIOLATION #39 NOT CORRECTED- OBSERVED OPEN DOORWAY LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP BARRIER(DOOR WAY) TO BLOCK OUT NON RESTAURANT PERSONAL. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED-SEE REPORT#2290897 DATED6/4/2019
  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDED STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THEIR MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.WARNING ISSUED 6/4/2019 SEE REPORT #2290897
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERS ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL COVERS ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • VIOLATION #39 NOT CORRECTED- OBSERVED OPEN DOORWAY LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP BARRIER(DOOR WAY) TO BLOCK OUT NON RESTAURANT PERSONAL. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED-SEE REPORT#2290897 DATED6/4/2019
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT FOR NOROVIRUS ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDED STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THEIR MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED OPEN DOORWAY LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP BARRIER(DOOR WAY) TO BLOCK OUT NON RESTAURANT PERSONAL. CORE VIOLATION
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HOT DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HOT DISHWASHING MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL PERSONEL IN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. CORE VIOLATION
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATIOM
  5. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR.---------MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  6. License

    6 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.---------FOUND SIDE AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING ALSO SIDE AND REAR BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR.---------MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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