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PHIL'S KASTLE

3532 E 95TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PHIL'S KASTLE has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 21, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 18 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 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 June 2, 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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP,IN ALSO MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINYAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE A LITTLE STANDING WATER IN NON-FOOD BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE VENT IN THE DINNING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
  5. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER THE FLOOR MATS FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING OVER UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY STORAGE SHELVE UNITS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR STORAGE SHELVES AND WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE REAR.MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND ITERIOR FICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS THRU-OUT IN BASMENT.
  8. Canvass

    2 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.OBSERVED ONE MISSING VENT FILTER OVER FLAT GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 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.THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,STORAGE SHELVES, AND DOOR TRACK, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  9. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GYROS MACHINE AND CABINETS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN ALL CORNERS, AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN WASHROOM, WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 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. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST HAVE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT DRAIN FIXED OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PLUG FOR IT ON SAME SAID SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (I.E. FREEZER, ICE MACHINE ETC.) FROM BASEMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING SITES.

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