Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection

11155 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Seafood

Last inspected: May 24, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection four times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 24, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection dates to May 24, 2010.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“* certified food manager on site” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 24, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 21, 2010

Complaint

5 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 WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59642

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. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59642

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

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 185.4F, HOT DOGS 153.2F, AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H59643

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS NEAR UTILITY SINK. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

Apr 8, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 30, 2010

License

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW

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.PROVIDE HOT WATER.

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. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. PROVIDE FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN COURSE.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS.

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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection on file is from May 24, 2010. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection.

Has Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kevin's Fish and Chicken Connection 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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