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Kikka-South Loop

1101 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Kikka-South Loop has 13 inspections in the public record. On Oct 20, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Kikka-South Loop since Oct 20, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BORDS NEEDED WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
86
May 14, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CURRENTKY IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, 138F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 180 F FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AND TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A CHEMICAL SANITIZER UNTIL THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.
8
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN RAW MEAT PREP ROOM WITHOUT SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EACH HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.
12
90
Jan 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH DESIGNATED AREA AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE DESIGNATED MOP CLOSET.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SANITARY SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS FOUND AT 10PPM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION AND 50-100PPM.
43
86
Sep 4, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.(STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
34
90
Mar 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SUSHI,CHICKEN,SALMON, TUNA AND RICE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
21
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
34
90
Apr 8, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 EXTERIOR OF BOTH RICE COOKERS AT PREP AREA.
33
95
Oct 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND STOVE ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
43
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kikka-South Loop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kikka-South Loop on file is from Oct 20, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kikka-South Loop?

Across the inspection record, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kikka-South Loop.

Has Kikka-South Loop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kikka-South Loop have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kikka-South Loop 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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