Kincade's
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Kincade's has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited eight times.
Kincade's latest score of 95 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 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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95
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/1/2023 INSPECTION #2570583 #58: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTARINT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL.MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE REAR OF PREMISES.
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70
Feb 1, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- EXPOSED, UNEVEN BRICKS WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALLS NEXT TO TOILETS AND UNDER HAND BLOWER DRYERS IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED, UNEVEN BRICKS WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALLS NEXT TO TOILETS AND UNDER HAND BLOWER DRYERS IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Feb 11, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE COOKING AREA OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP/PIZZA KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE CONTAINER. OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING STOVETOP IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 7, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH OTHER FOODS WITH SLIGHT SILM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CHICKEN WITH RANCID, SOUR ODOR AND UNSAFE FOR CONSUMPTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UNSAFE OR SPOILED FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED OR RECONDITIONED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SPOILED OR UNSAFE FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS, AT A VALUE OF $90.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO REACH OPPM CHLORINE LEVEL ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MACHINE AND ENSURE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY -REMINDER INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE SPRAY BOTTLES, THROUGHOUT THE FACULTIES, BAR AREAS, KITCHEN AREA, ETC. NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY LABEL ALL TOXIC SUBSTANCE CLEANERS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -POOL BAR -LUCY BAR -EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS AT LUCY BAR -GAME ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST BUILD UP ON BOTTOM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP IN PIZZA PREP KITCHEN ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: 3-501.14 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 95.3F TO 100.0F IN COOL DOWN FOR 2.5 HRS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $73. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK READY-TO-EAT TCS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, BARS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON TRUE PREP COOLER IN 2ND LEVEL PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD IN COOLERS, AND MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM ON STAIRS IN THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BOTH UPPER AND LOWER PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND CEILING TILE OFF WOMENS TOILET ROOM OFF MAIN SEATING AREA. ALSO, SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA ON 2ND LEVEL. INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE BAR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TOILET FLUSH HANDLES ON TOILETS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST AND LOWER LEVELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON TRUE PREP COOLER IN 2ND LEVEL PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD IN COOLERS, AND MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM ON STAIRS IN THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND CEILING TILE OFF WOMENS TOILET ROOM OFF MAIN SEATING AREA. ALSO, SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA ON 2ND LEVEL. INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE BAR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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78
May 31, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXHAUST WINDOW FAN ,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA PREP COOLER,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN 1ST FL. BAR (EAST),BACK BAR AREA MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR MATS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALL IN 1ST FL. (WEST) BAR & LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,MEN'S VENTS IN TOILETROOM,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NEAR SHELVING UNIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A 4- DRAWER UNDER GRILL PREP COOLER AT 47.7F.WITH POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE . MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS.RAW CHICKEN 45.4F,19LBS.RAW HAMBURGER PATTIESRANGING FROM 45.4F-47.7F,5LBS. COOKED PORK,WALK IN COOLER 20LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 45.2,ON SHELVING UNIT 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN 58.7F,8- SHELLED EGGS ON STOVE 74.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 47.5 LBS.$185.(CRITICAL 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 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED SUCH AS LOWER LEVEL GLASS DOOR ON LEFT SIDE DOOR ALONG BOTTOM APPX."1",1ST LEVEL ENTRY DOOR RIGHT CORNER "1/2",1ST FL. BAR AREA (EAST) FRONT DOOR "1"ALONG BOTTOM,SLIDING GLASS DOOR IN CENTER AND RIGHT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM "1/2",SIDE DOOR BOTTOM "3/4".ADJACENT DOOR IN 1ST FL. BAR (WEST) TO APARTMENTS "1-2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PORK,HAMBURGERS,COOKED ONIONS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXHAUST WINDOW FAN ,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA PREP COOLER,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN 1ST FL. BAR (EAST),BACK BAR AREA MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR MATS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALL IN 1ST FL. (WEST) BAR & LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,MEN'S VENTS IN TOILETROOM,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NEAR SHELVING UNIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS.
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55
Oct 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR CLOSE TO THE DISH MACHINE. WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE LOWER LEVEL WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 6, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A LARGE CONTAINER WITH LID INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DATED 8-5-13 AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2F TO 50.1F. REVIEWED CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS WITH MANAGER. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $39.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRONT MAIN BAR WITH DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN 2ND FLOOR CLOSET WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT 2ND FLOOR PREP REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES FOR ALL BARS SODA GUN HOLDERS. MUST PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NOZZLE IN SAME KITCHEN. MISSING TOILET TANK FLUSH NOZZLE IN REAR BAR LEFT SIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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67
Nov 9, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER AND WIRE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE POP RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND THE BROILER AND BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST SEAL THE WALL OPENING BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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86
Nov 2, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HUMMUS AT 45.6F, SPINACH DIP AT 43.8F, BLUE CHEESE AND RANCH DRESSINGS AT 49.6F, CHEESE AT 43.8F, VINAIGRETTE DRESSING AT 45.5F, AND CHILI AT 47.8-60.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 70# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BACK BASEMENT BAR ("LUCY'S BAR"). 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE BEER TAP OVERFLOW TRAY, BEER TAPS AND AROUND THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER AND WIRE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE POP RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND THE BROILER AND BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST SEAL THE WALL OPENING BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. IMPROPER SCOOP INSIDE STORED BULK CHILI IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
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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 SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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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. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT WASHBOWL IN REAR BAR RIGHT SIDE WASHROOM. NO COLD WATER ON WASHBOWL IN REAR BAR LEFT WASHROOM. SPRAY ARM AT BASEMENT KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK MUST NOT FALL BELOW SINK TOP BASIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kincade's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kincade's on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kincade's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kincade's.
Has Kincade's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kincade's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kincade's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kincade's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kincade's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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