Kimmykakes

10225 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Kimmykakes appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2020. The most recent visit was on Jun 23, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 23, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kimmykakes is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2022

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING, SINKS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 16, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA(ALONGSIDE HOT WATER HEATER, IN CORNER BESIDE DRY STORAGE RACKS, IN CORNER NEAR 2-COMP SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Jun 2, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONGS WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 4, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Nov 5, 2020

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED ( TCS) FOODS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS TO BE SERVED,( COOK TO ORDER STEAK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kimmykakes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kimmykakes on file is from Jun 23, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kimmykakes?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kimmykakes.

Has Kimmykakes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kimmykakes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kimmykakes 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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