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ISLAND KITCHEN

657 1/2 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ISLAND KITCHEN has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 22, 2012. The most recent inspection, on June 4, 2013, recorded 7 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN OR PAINT RUSTY RACKS IN 2-DOOR COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYER AND WASHBOWL(S) IN WASHROOMS, AND MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FINISH DETAIL CLEANING FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FINISH REPLACING OR PAINTING ALL STAINED AND HEAVILY SOILED(IF NO LONGER CLEANABLE) CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN. SCREEN DOOR MADE FOR REAR EXIT NEEDS REPAIRING AT THE BOTTOM, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURES UNDERNEATH HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL(COOKING STOVE & DEEP FRYER. BBQ GRILL IS COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH IT) MUST BE UNDERNEATH HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA(IF UNABLE TO FIT BBQ GRILL WITH THESE OTHER TWO PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE ONE OR INSTALL A LARGER CANOPY TO ACCOMODATE NEEDS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE MOP PROPERLY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING(SHOULD BE STORED CLEAN AND IN A MANNER ALLOWING IT TO AIR DRY).
  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN FURNACE/MOP SINK CLOSET, ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS BEHIND ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WASHROOM THAT IS USED, ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA, AND ON FLOOR BY 2- DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN OR PAINT RUSTY RACKS IN 2-DOOR COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYER AND WASHBOWL(S) IN WASHROOMS, AND MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE OR PAINT ALL STAINED AND HEAVILY SOILED(IF NO LONGER CLEANABLE) CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN. SCREEN DOOR MADE FOR REAR EXIT NEEDS REPAIRING AT THE BOTTOM, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURES UNDERNEATH HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL(COOKING STOVE & DEEP FRYER. BBQ GRILL IS COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH IT) MUST BE UNDERNEATH HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA(IF UNABLE TO FIT BBQ GRILL WITH THESE OTHER TWO PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE ONE OR INSTALL A LARGER CANOPY TO ACCOMODATE NEEDS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE MOP PROPERLY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING(SHOULD BE STORED CLEAN AND IN A MANNER ALLOWING IT TO AIR DRY).
  3. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF METAL STORAGE SHELF UNIT IN KITCHEN BY POP COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR BOTTOM LEFT SECTION OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BBQ GRILL MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH EXHAUST HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA.
  4. License

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE & GREASE DUMPSTER AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS, AND CLEAN UP DEBRIS & TRASH ON GROUND UNDERNEATH & BEHIND GREASE AND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS-NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF METAL STORAGE SHELF UNIT IN KITCHEN BY POP COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR BOTTOM LEFT SECTION OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BBQ GRILL MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH EXHAUST HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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