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STAR KITCHEN

3110 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

STAR KITCHEN has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 4, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 29, 2022, found no infractions.

5 of 11 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 January 29, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2017. 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2019. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OWNER/PIC HAS A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES BUT DOES NOT HAVE ALL REQUIRED SUPPLIES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE PREP TABLE LOOSE; REATTACH WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE AGS/CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE WOK STATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME PEELING PAINT AND SOME RUSTED SPOTS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. CLEAN OR PAINT RUSTED SPOTS OBSERVED.
  8. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME PEELING PAINT AND SOME RUSTED SPOTS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. CLEAN OR PAINT RUSTED SPOTS OBSERVED.
  9. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • OBSERVED FRESH CAT FECES ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH A STORAGE SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF CAT LITTER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND INSTRUCTED THAT NO PETS OR ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS WITH END CAPS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE ONLY HAND SINK IN KITCHEN ALSO OBSTRUCTED WITH CUTTING BOARD INSIDE HAND SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT FIXTURE ON CEILING LIGHT NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER , INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  11. License

    0 infractions

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