Kasey's Tavern
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024
82
Score
Across the available record, Kasey's Tavern has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Dec 11, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Kasey's Tavern's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 56F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.SINK SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 100F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Jul 6, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. FACILITY PREPARES TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING QUAT SANITIZER OR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE ARE NO LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BOTTOM SURFACE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE BEER REACH IN COOLERS WITH A THICK, PINKISH BUILD UP, RUST AND DIRT. ALSO, THE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND NOZZLES WITH A BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBS AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO SORE OFF CUBES
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET AT REACH INCOOLER/FREEZER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DAMAGED. MUSR CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEANING TO INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL WASTE LINES MUST GO TO OPEN DRAIN SITES OR WASTE LINES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING/HANDLIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PIZZA.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE BEVERAGE LINES FROM THE CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE BAR AREA OR RE-ROUTE BEVERAGE LINES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINETS/SHELVES IN THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA IN (REAR) BASEMENT.
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Oct 14, 2011
Routine
2 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. OBSERVED PIZZA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH SMALL DARK PITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- FOUND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP IN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 14, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Found floors not clean at basemnet.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine and soda machines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kasey's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kasey's Tavern on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kasey's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kasey's Tavern.
Has Kasey's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kasey's Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kasey's Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kasey's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kasey's Tavern is inspected about once every two years on average.
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