Kennedy King College

6343 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2015, Kennedy King College has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 5, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Kennedy King College is from Sep 5, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kennedy King College on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE(35), THE DISH WASHING(15), AND PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE(10). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE ON SITE. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANIZIZE, AND MAINTAIN

Oct 17, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE. FOUND RAW CHICKEN, RAW TURKEY PATTIES AND RAW BEEF AT 51.9F, 50.2F AND 50.9F IN THE FRONT GRILL AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE WEIGHING AT 10 LBS VALUE $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR MANAGERS ON DUTY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE (FRYERS, GRILL), INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF STOVE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: THE 1 COMP RINSE SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE IS CLOGGED; MUST UNCLOG. A VALVE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IS LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK FROM THE VALVE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. THE BACK FLOW VALVE ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK LEAKS WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON AT THE SINK; REPAIR LEAK FROM VALVE.

May 24, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PLACE OPENED FOOD (RICE) IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN OF GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM GRILL SURFACE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REMOVE SPILLED GREASE AROUND DEEP FRYERS AT FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Aug 20, 2015

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy King College last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy King College on file is from Sep 5, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy King College?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kennedy King College.

Has Kennedy King College's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kennedy King College have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kennedy King College 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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