Kaiser Tiger
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Kaiser Tiger, the earliest from 2010. On Aug 12, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 12, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kaiser Tiger on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FLOORS MUST REMAIN DRY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA MUST BE COVERED. NO OPEN BRICK WORK. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 7 TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL BATHROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN POP GUN AND HOLDER AT BAR ON THE 1st FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS IN TOILET ROOMS. NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMP SINK ON 2ND FLOOR. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON 3COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1st FLOOR.
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May 2, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 2ND FLOOR 3COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE AND REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
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Jul 15, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET IS BROKEN AND LEAKS, REPAIR THE FAUCET.
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Jun 2, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. THE KITCHEN KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE HOLDER REGULARLY.
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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 maintained. THE EAST DOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN LOWBOY COOLER IS DAMAGED AND WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, REPAIR SAID DOOR SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALL ABOVE THE CONVECTION OVEN IS GREASY AND STAINED, CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE OVEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET IS BROKEN AND LEAKS, REPAIR THE FAUCET.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. Replace the damaged kitchen sink strainer.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Have the dirty ice machine professionally sanitized. Wash, rinse and sanitize the 2-door and west kitchen prep coolers.
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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. Scrub the kitchen floors until they come clean and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Wash, rinse and sanitize the kitchen walls top to bottom.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. Clean and maintain the elevator pits.
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Oct 25, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kaiser Tiger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kaiser Tiger on file is from Aug 12, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kaiser Tiger?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kaiser Tiger.
Has Kaiser Tiger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaiser Tiger have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kaiser Tiger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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