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K'S DUGOUT

1930 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant (TAVERN)

Inspection summary

K'S DUGOUT has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 26, 2014. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2021, recorded 4 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2021. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2020. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 September 16, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on June 16, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2021. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENTLY NOT ON SITE,HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA(FIRST FLOOR),REPLACE
  2. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENTLY NOT ON SITE,HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE: BEHIND BAR AREA INSIDE EAST CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER OF THE BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE HANDLE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA. REPLACE HANDLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • WOOD SHELF INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO, THE BASE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE SURFACE IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR/REPLACE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA(FIRST FLOOR),REPLACE
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-16-2020, REPORT #2373778 #51)5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE. #57)-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • FOUND SODA SYRUP(BAG IN A BOX) IN BASEMET UNDER NON DRIPPING SEWER PIPES. MUST RELOCATE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARHHEAL CLEAN UP KIT WITH SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • FOUND SODA SYRUP(BAG IN A BOX) IN BASEMET UNDER NON DRIPPING SEWER PIPES. MUST RELOCATE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER SOLUTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOORS FOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

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