Keren Kitchen

1513 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Indian
Last inspected: Jun 22, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Keren Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Jun 22, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Keren Kitchen dates to Jun 22, 2015.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jun 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 29, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Sep 3, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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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: MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK REGISTERED WITH THE NEW BUSINESS; PEST CONTROL PROVIDER MUST PROVIDE MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY SERVICE, ALL INVOICE RECORDS MUST BE KEPT IN THE LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Keren Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Keren Kitchen on file is from Jun 22, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Keren Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Keren Kitchen.

Has Keren Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keren Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Keren Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.