Inspiration Kitchens Uptown
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2015
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Score
Inspiration Kitchens Uptown appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2011. Inspiration Kitchens Uptown was last inspected on Dec 4, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Inspiration Kitchens Uptown since Dec 4, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Inspiration Kitchens Uptown on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Dec 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER AND REPAIR LEAK--MUST MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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May 27, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER TRIM PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-APPLY TRIM OR REPLACE TRIM ALL TOGETHER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Apr 9, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE WASH BOWLS OF BOTH STAFF WASHROOMS,REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALLS INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN STAFF WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE STATION AT AIR TEMP OF 47.3F TO 51F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT HALF AND HALF AND MILK.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PASTA SALAD STORED INSIDE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.9F TO 54F; HALF AND HALF AT TEMP OF 47.3F, MILK AT TEMP OF 46F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE COUNTER.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.MANAGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 3, VALUE $4.22. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED INSIDE THE MEN'S(STAFF) WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.EMPLOYEES ARE HANDLING FOOD. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE ALLEY NOT MAINTAINED. WE OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER,GREASE DANGLING FROM RIM OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER, GROUND UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINER WITH PUDDLE OF GREASE; WALL BEHIND THE SAID CONTAINER SPLATTERED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT. ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AT BOTTOM OF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS DEBRIS. DUST ON TOP THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOOD AND WIRES AT SAME LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND DEEP FRYER WITH DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNCOVERED FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT ARE WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SAID FLOOR DRAIN. BROKEN/UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE WASH BOWLS OF BOTH STAFF WASHROOMS,REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS ON CEILING AT FIRST LEVEL PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALLS INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN STAFF WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEW EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA
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Sep 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/SINKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER (BASEMENT PREP). MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE CONSPICUOUS INTERIOR THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Apr 19, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP SINK), FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN MEN'S TOILET BOWL IN BASEMENT AREA, KEEP IT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP.CLEAN SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICER(FOOD DEBRIS), CAN OPENER, DRY FOOD ON CUTTING BLADE,ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP/ DISH ROOM,AND RE-PAINT AREA.
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Apr 11, 2012
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA AT LOWER LEVEL, ALONG THE NORTH WALL AND THE EAST CORNER OF BEHIND 3 WHITE CONTAINERS OF DRY FOOD,(FLOUR ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. APPROX 10 DROPPINGS . SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 HOOOO77791-15
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP SINK), FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN MEN'S TOILET BOWL IN BASEMENT AREA, KEEP IT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP.CLEAN SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICER(FOOD DEBRIS), CAN OPENER, DRY FOOD ON CUTTING BLADE,ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL FLOOR UNDER THE BASEBOARD WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA,WEST SIDE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP/ DISH ROOM,AND RE-PAINT AREA. ALSO SEAL BROKEN FLOOR CEMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND WERE IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Jan 19, 2011
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391353
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391353
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391353
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391353
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391353
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE & ON DISPLAY
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN STORAGE AREA/PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/REPLACE GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER 2 DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR ON EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON LOW TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE /NOT TO USE UNTIL INSPECTED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH CALL 312-746-8030
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Inspiration Kitchens Uptown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Inspiration Kitchens Uptown on file is from Dec 4, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Inspiration Kitchens Uptown?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Inspiration Kitchens Uptown.
Has Inspiration Kitchens Uptown's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Inspiration Kitchens Uptown have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Inspiration Kitchens Uptown 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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