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Kikka- Kingsbury

1550 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 14 inspections at Kikka- Kingsbury stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Kikka- Kingsbury's record stops at Feb 17, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

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

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Kikka- Kingsbury is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

14
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COUNTER TOP/PREP TABLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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95
Jun 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN YOUR AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER ONSITE MISSING HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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95
Jul 28, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND TO MAINTAIN (NO USED WASH CLOTHS LEFT ON COUNTER).
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95
Jan 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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95
Feb 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Stainless steel panel behind cooking wok not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
34
90
Nov 14, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BLACK PLASTIC PIECE AT THE TOP OF THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL NEXT TO THE WOKS IS MELTED AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE TOP OF THE MEAT DRAWER COOLER DRAWERS IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYER ARE STAINED BLACK, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.
34
86
Dec 22, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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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 EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
33
95
Sep 22, 2010
Routine
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. FLOORS IN CORNERS AT SUSHI STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 5, 2010
Routine
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.FLOORING UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN NEED FOR CLEANING.
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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.WATER LEAKING AROUND BASE OF FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kikka- Kingsbury last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kikka- Kingsbury on file is from Feb 17, 2022. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kikka- Kingsbury?

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

Has Kikka- Kingsbury's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kikka- Kingsbury have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kikka- Kingsbury 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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