Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western

4056 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2012
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2012. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western's record stops at Oct 10, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED PROPER STORAGE FOR SIDE STORAGE PER REPORT 1285247 DATE 9/14/12. REMOVE ALL MILK CREATS/BRICKS UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ON REPORT 1285247 DATE 9/14/12.COOLER RUBBER GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTH WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS DUSTY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR THRU OUT FROM REPORT 1285247 DATE 9/14/12. REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE ETC..
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO REPAIR, PAINT CLEAN CEILING IN REPORT 1285247 DATE 9/14/12. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES LISTED IN SAID REPORT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT ENTRANCE AND OVER TABLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS NOTED AT DISH MACHINE IN REPORT 1285247 DATE 9/14/12.ALSO FRONT CEILING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREA REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Sep 14, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STORAGE EQUIPMENT BEING USED, BRICKS AND MILK CRATES IN USE TO ELEVATE COOLER AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO USE PROPER EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO BE NON-ABSORBANT, DURABLE, AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS (USED AND UNUSED), UNUSED PIZZA OVEN, BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR TOP, SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH OF FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS AND SIDES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED UNDERNEATH AND ACCUMULATING AT WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN AND ALSO THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE, FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. FLOOR IN REAR IN DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES, MISSING TILES, RAW CONCRETE, ETC. CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER IN UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND KEEP SURFACE DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER UNFINISHED, DRYWALL. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH LIGHT COLOR. REPAIR BUCKLING CEILING ABOVE SERVING LINE. MUST BE PROPERLY REPAIRED, TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS NOTED AT VARIOUS PIPES OF DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF LEAKS. REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING IN DINING AREA
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Sep 7, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NOTED STANDING WASTE WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE DISPOSING OF WASTE WATER FROM CLEANING/MOPPING INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER PROPERLY IN UTILITY SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN, STANDING WASTE WATER IN ALL BASINS OF SINK. ALSO WATER BACK-UP INTO COMPARTMENTS OF SINK WHEN FAUCET ON. INSTD TO PROPERLY REPAIR SAME. INSTD TO UTILIZE DISHMACHINE ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO BEGIN REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STORAGE EQUIPMENT BEING USED, BRICKS AND MILK CRATES IN USE TO ELEVATE COOLER AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO USE PROPER EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO BE NON-ABSORBANT, DURABLE, AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS (USED AND UNUSED), UNUSED PIZZA OVEN, BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR TOP, SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH OF FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS AND SIDES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED UNDERNEATH AND ACCUMULATING AT WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN AND ALSO THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE, FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. FLOOR IN REAR IN DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES, MISSING TILES, RAW CONCRETE, ETC. CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER IN UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND KEEP SURFACE DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER UNFINISHED, DRYWALL. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH LIGHT COLOR. REPAIR BUCKLING CEILING ABOVE SERVING LINE. MUST BE PROPERLY REPAIRED, TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. R
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS NOTED AT VARIOUS PIPES OF DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF LEAKS. REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING IN DINING AREA.
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Aug 6, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY (2) NOTED, OBSERVED ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER STORAGE TABLE IN REAR ACROSS FROM DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STORAGE EQUIPMENT BEING USED, BRICKS AND MILK CRATES IN USE TO ELEVATE COOLER AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO USE PROPER EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO BE NON-ABSORBANT, DURABLE, AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. INTERIOR OF CABINET BASE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK, IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS (USED AND UNUSED), UNUSED PIZZA OVEN, STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. ALL LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED UNDERNEATH AND ACCUMULATING AT WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. FLOOR IN REAR IN DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES, MISSING TILES, RAW CONCRETE, ETC. CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER IN UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND KEEP SURFACE DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE SURFACES, UNEVEN, AND BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, TIGHT FITTING. CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR BUCKLING CEILING ABOVE SERVING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS NOTED AT VARIOUS PIPES OF DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF LEAKS. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK.
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Nov 10, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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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.SOILED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM CCOLER IN PREP AREA NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN.MUST INSTALL EXTENTION PIPE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 30, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.RUSTY STORAGE COOLER SHELVES IN BIG WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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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. MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST IN WALK IN COOLER CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS.
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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. REPLACE CRACK LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP.
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Feb 17, 2011
Reinspection
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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR/BAR AREA,ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.
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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 comtamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE BOTH ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINER,REMOVE OFF MACHINES.
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Feb 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. PREMISES DISHWASHING AREA AT 3-COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED (WHEN WATER RAN FROM FAUCET INTO SINK, WATER BACKS UP FROM THE 1ST AND LAST COMP OF SINK BACK INTO BOTH DRAINS INTO THE SINK, THEN SLOWLY GOES BACK DOWN DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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. PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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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 REAR BAR FLOORS AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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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. PROPERLY STORE BOTH ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINER,REMOVE OFF MACHINES.
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Jun 30, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, EXTERIORS (SIDES) OF ALL COOKING & REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, GREASE FROM HOOD AND PIPES UNDERNEATH HOOD, FILTERS WHERE NEEDED, SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. ROOF IS ALSO LEAKING IN OTHER AREAS, ENTIRE ROOF NEEDS REPAIRING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVING ( BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN UP UNUSED BAR AREA
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Jun 23, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP FOUND AT 45 DEGREES- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED- CITATION ISSUED- CRITICAL 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: EGGS-48.1, MILK-47.8, SOUP-47.1, SOUP-53.1, STEAK-47.8, PORK CHOPS-47.7, COLE SLAW- 48.1 & 47.5 - ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DICARDED- CITATION ISSUED- CRITICAL 7-38-005A - APPROXIMATELY 100LB VALUED AT 150.00 DISCARDED
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. CEILING LEAKING ABOVE COUNTER SEPARATING COFFEE STATION AND STEAM TABLE AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, OBSERVED WATER FROM LEAK SPLASHING ONTO STEAM TABLE, TOP LEDGE OF POP DISPENSER, AND COUNTER AREA WHERE COFFEE MACHINE SITS- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THIS AREA, SHUT OFF STEAM TABLE AND ENCLOSE THIS AREA UNTIL ROOF HAS BEEN REPAIRED.- CITATION ISSUED -SERIOUS 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, EXTERIORS (SIDES) OF ALL COOKING & REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, GREASE FROM HOOD AND PIPES UNDERNEATH HOOD, FILTERS WHERE NEEDED, SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. ROOF IS ALSO LEAKING IN OTHER AREAS, ENTIRE ROOF NEEDS REPAIRING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVING ( BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN UP UNUSED BAR AREA.
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Feb 11, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA
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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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, SHELVES ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE, HOOD & FILTERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT (ESPECIALLY BEHIND & UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING & HEAVY EQUIPMENT).
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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. CLEAN WALLS IN GAME ROOM AREA, SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS, CLEAN ALL SPLATTERS & PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY - MUST REPAIR IT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. WAITRESS' (FOOD HANDLERS) MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western on file is from Oct 10, 2012. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western.

Has Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kevins Hamburger Haven on Western means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.