Central Kitchen and Tap
Last inspected: May 29, 2014
95
Score
Going back to 2011, Central Kitchen and Tap has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 29, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Central Kitchen and Tap's record stops at May 29, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 29, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 21, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, SAID DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UNTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/28/14).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH SCALE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD MISSING 3 FILTERS, MOP SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN FLITERS FOR HOOD AND REPAIR/MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 31, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DIVIDER WITH GAP AND MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACE OF SODA GUN HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------FLOORS AROUND (3) GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT/DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOOD, BOXES, RACKS ETC.) STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DIVIDER WITH MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACE OF SODA GUN HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------FLOORS AROUND (3) GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT/DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDER RINSE COMPARTMENT OF DISH MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOOD, BOXES, RACKS ETC.) STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of rear kitchen prep area storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas, front storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Oct 26, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Oct 19, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found observed rear exit door in rear kitchen area not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom corner of door, shall be repair/replaced. Citation #H000072738 issued with a court date of 11/17/2011, at 400 W Superior in Room #112 at 2:00 PM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, behind hot water heater not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), missing/damaged floor tiles in rear kitchen areas, prep area shall be reapired/sealed
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, storage areas need cleaning detailed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and hallway outside bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Above violation not in compliance at this time of license re-inspection for task force on 4/25/2011.
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Apr 19, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, rear exit doors in rear kitchen areas not rodent proofed, all doors must be rodent proofed in order to pass license inspection, no citation issued due to license inspection for task force on 4/19/2011.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dishmachine not working at time of license inspection for task force on 4/19/2011, must be in good repair, and operating in order to pass inspection, no citation issued due to license inspection for task force on 4/19/2011. Provide chlorine test strips. Remove sealant from drains in 3 compartment and 1 compartment sinks.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, and storage shelving in storage areas that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced/repair. Exposed raw wood underneath front counter/bar area shall be repair/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, coolers, storage shelving, deep fryer not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas, bathrooms, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Damaged floor tiles in rear storage areas shall be repair/replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen, storage areas shall be replaced, damaged ceiling in rear kitchen areas shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in front prep/bar area shall be provided, missing light shields, and end caps of light shields in rear kitchen areas shall be provided.Light shields need cleaning in prep areas, storage areas.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Employee's bathroom self closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy missing filters, must provide filters to exhaust canopy.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Post required "no smoking" signs at entrances and other areas where smoking is prohibited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Central Kitchen and Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Central Kitchen and Tap on file is from May 29, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Central Kitchen and Tap?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Central Kitchen and Tap.
Has Central Kitchen and Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Central Kitchen and Tap have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Central Kitchen and Tap means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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