Kick Stand — Dollop

824 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Kick Stand — Dollop has been inspected nine times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 1, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.

Kick Stand — Dollop's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF FACILITY (REMODEL SUPPLIES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS USING THE WASHROOM WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY, THROUGH THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY CLOSE OFF REAR PREP AREA/CREATE A HALLWAY OR TO NO LONGER ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO USE THE WASHROOM. MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA. FACILITY HAS REMODELED BUSINESS AND NEW FRONT COUNTER NO LONGER EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILIT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF FACILITY (REMODEL SUPPLIES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS USING THE WASHROOM WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY, THROUGH THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY CLOSE OFF REAR PREP AREA/CREATE A HALLWAY OR TO NO LONGER ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO USE THE WASHROOM. MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Nov 19, 2013
Routine
7 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: THE FRONT DOOR TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES AND A COPY OF UPDATED IDPH LICENSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (a) All food establishments, and all theaters at which food is prepared or served, shall employ and have present on the premises at all times that potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served, a person who holds a department of health certificate of registration in food handling and sanitation. Every such certificate of registration shall be posted conspicuously in that part of the retail food establishment to which the public has access. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE AND ICE MAKER.
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Dec 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE IN DINING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE (COFFEE GROUNDS).
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE (COFFEE GROUNDS).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Apr 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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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. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, SINKS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREP AREA.
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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. PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kick Stand — Dollop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kick Stand — Dollop on file is from Dec 1, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kick Stand — Dollop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kick Stand — Dollop.

Has Kick Stand — Dollop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kick Stand — Dollop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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