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K-KITCHEN

201 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

K-KITCHEN has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 8, 2013. The most recent inspection, on May 18, 2016, found no infractions.

3 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: Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 on October 8, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 29, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 11 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2015. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on August 21, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED DIRTY MULTI-USE ITEMS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN DIRTY OPEN FACE CABINETS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, STORAGE CARTS AND VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES AND CORDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ABOVE SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FACUET HANDLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE CDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, FOUND DISH WASHING/PREP AREA CEILING LEAKING OVER 3-COMP SINK, CLEAN UTENSILS RACKS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE WASTE WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, NOT COVERD NOR INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOOSE STRIPS OF CAULKING AT VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • UNFINISHED ROUGH WOOLD INSTALLED NEXT TO PREP TABLE/ MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH SMOOTH NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SINKS, COUNTER TOPS, SHELVES AND PREP TABLES WHERE THE CEILING IS LEAKING
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OIL DRIPPING CONDENSATION AT VENTIALTION HOOD OVER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    7 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREP (FRONT) AREA WITH HOT AND COLD WATER PER CITY CODE. ALSO, MUST HAVE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. 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
      • MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND THEY MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. ALSO FOUND LIGHT SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, MUST ELIMINATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE THEM IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST MAKE FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE-REMOVE RUST.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE PEELING IN REAR.

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