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KEEFER'S RESTAURANT

20 W KINZIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KEEFER'S RESTAURANT has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 12, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 5, 2015, 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: 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.

  • 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 November 29, 2012. 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 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2014. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE MAIN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY THE PREP AREA AND SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR PLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK DIRT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED DIRTY WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BEHIND THE FANS BY THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER ON FLOOR AT THE REAR BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND ALSO AT THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM/ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OLD AND MOLDY FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD CONTAINERS FREE FROM ANY MOLD OR MILDEW.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER PROPERLY.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • UTENSILS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL CUTIING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. TORN OR RIPPED GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS OR UPRIGHT COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED ALSO.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF COOLERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CAULKING AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK SPLASHGUARD HAS EVIDENCE OF MILDEW. MUST REPLACED. DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS MUST BE CLEANED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK UNDER THE DISHMACHINE (RIGHT SIDE), DIPPER WELL WATER SUPPLY LINE & AT LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN AND HEAT DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE RACKS OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, WIRE RACKS IN THE 4 DOOR SALAD COOLER AND SALAD WALK-IN COOLER, JUICER, INTERIOR OF THE DESSERT OVEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must repair or replace damaged reach in cooler rubber door gaskets for salad, meat and seafood reach in coolers.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must clean all unclean ceiling light covers at prep area along cookline.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Tube leaking underneath ice cream freezer. Must repair and maintain.

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