Kiki's Bistro
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Kiki's Bistro 10 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 1, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Kiki's Bistro's record stops at Aug 1, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Kiki's Bistro's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 26, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLACE SETTINGS (MULTI USE UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) PRE SET ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PRE WRAP OR RESET AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON INTERIOR SHELVING UNIT OF BEVERAGE CHEST LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED PEELED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON 2 DOOR TRUE BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR IN BACK DRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PEELED PAINT AND RUST ON WIRE SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED THE MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE UNIT. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED LOOSE FITTING COPPER BAR TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE WITH DUST BUILD UP, NOT IN CONTACT WITH ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Apr 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS AT BOTH 2DR REFRIGERATORS NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK BY THE LARGE WINDOWS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN FRONT THE STOVE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF LID AND GREASE ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH 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 ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON WALLS/CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND POT/PANS STORAGE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS. OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN STOPPER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONING DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH (OYSTERS) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FILE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 36 PIECES OF PRODUCTS WORTH $54.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPING UNTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN RACK.....NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE....MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE PREP AREA WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD WORN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR A BEARD GUARD WHEN PREP FOOD.
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Dec 11, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELF ABOVE THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Nov 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF STOCK, SOUPS AND SAUCES STORED BENEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS THAT HAVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL OPEN CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS STOCKS AND SAUCES STORED IN CHEMICAL BUCKETS LABELED AS DETEREGENT AND SANITIZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN FOOD STORAGE GRADE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. ALSO REMOVE OPEN RODENT BAIT STORED IN THIS ROOM. USE ONLY COVERED BAIT BOXES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1434307 ON 3/26/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELF ABOVE THE SALAD PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF STOVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PAINTED COLUMN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL NEAR THE DISHMACHINE.
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Mar 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF BOURGINON AT 43.7F, CHICKEN AT 43.8-44.2F, DUCK PATE AT 43.8F, AND LIVER PATE AT 44.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 45# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LOCKER ROOM AND LIQUOR ROOM. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HANDSINK IS PROVIDED AT THE BAR. MUST INSTALL OR DESIGNATE ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS A HANDWASHING SINK ONLY AND PROVIDE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Jul 29, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND AN ENCLOSED ELECTRICAL/AC UNIT ROOM CONVERTED TO A PREP AREA WHERE A PREP TABEL WITH A MEAT SLICER AND A SMALL SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER IN ROOM WITHOUT ANY HANDS WASHING SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK OR RELOCATE PREP TABLE/FOOD EQUIPMENT TO MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABELA AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN TRAYS AND CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR. CONDENSATION NOTED ON PIPES ABOVE PREP ARREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE DOORS AT REAR STOREAGE AREA COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIRE RACK SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, GRASE AND DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON SURFACES BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2010
Routine
8 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. FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOLER ALONG PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-56 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS OF CHICKEN IN RED WINE SAUCE,CHICKEN BREASTS,DUCK LEGS AND RAW FISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-56 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN REACH IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA LINE SYRUP DISPENCERS IN FRONT CLOSET.
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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 MAKE FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS ABOVE DISH MACHINE WHERE PEELING.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kiki's Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kiki's Bistro on file is from Aug 1, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kiki's Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kiki's Bistro.
Has Kiki's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kiki's Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kiki's Bistro 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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