Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2018
64
Score
Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill's record stops at Aug 13, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
Aug 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11, OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.12 OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER USED FOR STRAGE DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN .
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.12(B) OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED UNDER LOWER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT FROZEN FOODS SHOULD BE UNTHAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION,MICROWAVE OR COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS, ( FLOUR ,SUGAR,ETC) LABELS WORN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW LABELS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(a) OBSERVED INTER AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER CEILING,WALLS NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100- 0367- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGENS AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE COOLER AND IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust and grease build up on metal shelves in rear corner next to soda bag-in-the-box storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Observed excessive grease build up on lids of bucket in rear of kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up in rear corner of kitchen, under bag-in-the-box soda storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on wall just inside swinging door in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Observed excessive dirt build up on walls in rear of kitchen near soda bag-in-the-box storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Sep 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust and grease build up on metal shelves in rear corner next to soda bag-in-the-box storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Observed excessive grease build up on lids of bucket in rear of kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up in rear corner of kitchen, under bag-in-the-box soda storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on wall just inside swinging door in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Observed excessive dirt build up on walls in rear of kitchen near soda bag-in-the-box storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Jan 31, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found all food items in the walk in cooler without proper label. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found food (ice used for consumption) not protected during storage. Found large amounts of black, slimy, mold-like substance throughout upper interior of ice machine. Found small amount of orange, slimy, mold-like substance on lower interior of ice machine (on chute cover). Must remove substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain. Ice machine turned off during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found all food items in the walk in cooler without proper label. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found large amounts of grease build up on lower interior of grill/wok station. Must remove grease build up, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Found wiping cloths improperly stored on counters in front prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a clean container, in sanitizing solution. Must maintain same.
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Aug 5, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKY AT 1 COMP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED,(SUGAR,SALT,ETC).MUST INSTALL
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE ROLLING BINS NOT LABLED IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE LABLES.
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Aug 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION AND THE INTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 9, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IMPROPER SETUP/SANITIZING AT 3-COMPARTMENT. RINSE COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO HOLD RINSE WATER. MUST REPAIR, AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SETUP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN AT REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST HAVE PROPER DRAINAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: NOTED CRAWLING INSECTS (ROACHES) ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME AND DATE, COOKED AND PRE-COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORE IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND PREP AREA AT REAR OF DUST BULD UP. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING AT REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPEN/CLOSE HANDLE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT RINSE COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SO WATER CAN BE CONTAINED WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR DISHWASHING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT REAR ON STORAGE RACKS AND STORED BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE BUBBLE TEA STRAWS UNTIL USED. MUST EITHER BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A STRAW DISPENSER TO PROTECT UTENSIL UNTIL USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ONE OF THREE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT THE MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM HANDSINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP AT PIPES LOCATED UNDER SHELVING AT THE LARGE STOVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASY FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND SEAL HOLE AT WALL UNDER TOILET STALL AT THE HANDICAPPED STALL IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ONE OF FOUR MEN'S URINALS AT THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Nov 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES & INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 'WOKS' MUST BE KETP CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK OR FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR IN DRY OR COLD STORAGE AREAS.
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Jan 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 3, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER NO LESS THAN 110F AT THE FAUCET.
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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. CRACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Dec 30, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. A LARGE HOLE NOTED ON THE SIDE OF GREASE TRAP AND WASTE WATER GUSHING ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. ABOUT 18 LIVE COCKROACHES FOUND NESTING IN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET, ON WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER SCOMP SINK, GREASE BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING LINE, INSIDE OF ICE MAKER, OUT SIDE SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. GREASE ND DIRT BUILD UP NOTED BEHIND COOKING LINE AND 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. MUST STORE ALL CASES OF SOFT DRINKS ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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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. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT KITCHEN WALLS.
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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. MOP SINK NOT DRAINING, ALSO FAUCET SPILLING OUT SIDE SINK. INSTRICTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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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. GREASE TRAP FOR WOK COOKNG AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH PATCHED HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 27, 2011
Routine
5 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. WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKET.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM.
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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. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 22, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED 12/20/10
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED 12/20/10
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED 12/20/10
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED 12/20/10
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May 26, 2010
Routine
5 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. Must replace cooler door gasket across woks, that's in poor repair.
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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. Following need cleaning: walk-in cooler shelves, exterior /interior of fryers & woks, due to grease/dirt build-up.
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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. Must clean floors behind coking equipment, under front serving line & storage shelf behind water tank - due to food debris/clutter. All stosk must be elevated off the floor.
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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. Must replace missing ceiling tile by walk-in cooler door.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Must remove unnecessary articles under shelves under front serving line, & under dry storage shelves to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill on file is from Aug 13, 2018. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill.
Has Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kcg of Chicago Union Station — Kelly's Cajun Grill 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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