Kanok
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2010
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Score
Kanok has been inspected three times since 2010. Kanok was last inspected on Apr 27, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Kanok's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 27, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN COOKED AND RAW FOODS. OBSERVED WRAPPED FISH STORED ABOVE PRODUCE IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AND BAG OF POTATOES STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONTAINER OF SHRIMP IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE BAG OF POTATOES AND STORED THE FISH IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A COVER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED MULTIPLE SOURCES OF WATER LEAKS FROM THE CEILING, HVAC SYSTEM AND STEAM LINES ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE FOOD IS STORED. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL BELOW THE HVAC DUCTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING ABOVE THIS AREA AND REPAIR SOURCE OF ALL WATER LEAKS. MUST STORE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS UNDER THE PROTECTED CEILING AREA AND REMOVE THE STANDUP COOLER FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER LINES. ALSO REMOVE ALL PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS FROM THE STORAGE RACKS UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED A CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TOILET THAT IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PUT AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE THE TOILET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR TO THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS, FOOD CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE ON GAS LINES BEHIND FRYER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAINT THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND WALL IN REAR STORAGE AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL STAINLESS STEEL WALL SECTION TO DRYWALL AROUND THE MOP SINK. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY TO THE RESTROOMS AND THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DRAIN LINE NEXT TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CAP AND SEAL. 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ALSO SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE SINK. DRAIN LINE FOR THE DISHMACHINE IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED SO THAT THE WATER DOES NOT DRAIN INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE NON-WORKING COOLER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 29, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kanok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kanok on file is from Apr 27, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.
Has Kanok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kanok have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kanok 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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