Kingsbury Street Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2017
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Kingsbury Street Cafe stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Kingsbury Street Cafe is from Jul 10, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Kingsbury Street Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STILL MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER FOUND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: NOTED OVER 60 SMALL LIVE CRAWLING INSECTS(GRAIN BEETLES) INSIDE BAKING PANS,ON BULK STORAGE LIDS, SHELVINGS AND RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 30 SMALL LIVE CRAWLING INSECTS(GRAIN BEETLES) ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Dishes and utensils flushed, scraped, soaked
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED POTS AND PANS HEAVY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ON A REGULAR BASICS TO PREVENT FURTHER FOOD SOURCE AND BREEDING PLACE FOR INSECTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE MIXING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING AND RACKS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER FOUND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA VERY CLUTTERED. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Dec 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY. FOUND PASTRIES FOR SALE STORED ON THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE FRONT DOOR WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION (I.E. NO SNEEZE GUARD) TO PROTECT IT FROM THE ELEMENTS OR CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1948416 DATED 07/29/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. 33- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. 34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE PREP TABLES, COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, AROUND SINKS AND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED/PEELING CEILING ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. 43-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR AREA EITHER IN THE ICE, HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, CEILING AND THE VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE PREP TABLES, COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, AROUND SINKS AND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED/PEELING CEILING ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR AREA EITHER IN THE ICE, HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 55.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS HAM AT 57.9F. SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN FOUND AT 49.8F WITH CUT VEGETABLES AT 50.5F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. CREAM CHEESE AT 47.2F, EGGS AT 47.1F, HAM AT 57.9F, COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 50.9F, CUT VEGETABLES AT 50.5F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO BE 30 AND VALUE TO BE $400.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITION EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES UNTIL COLD WATER IS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICE 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: PRE-SET GLASSWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED/INVERTED. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER INSIDE THE BAR COOLERS. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE, LEFT SIDE, TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, STORAGE CLOSETS, WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO FACILITATE ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. DIRTY FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER GAS STOVE,DONUT FRYER, THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY PREP, INTHE WALK-IN FREEZER. 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: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY LINEN FOUND HANGING TO DRY OVER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD. MUST PROPER STORE DIRTY LINENS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE REAR TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 14, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND BETWEEN THE COOLER AND ALSO INSTALL BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ALL CLEANING RAGS IN PROPER CLEANING SOLUTION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKETS ON REAR PREP FREEZER (CONTAINED FRENCH FRIES) WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MULTIPLE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BACK HALLWAY LEADING TO ALLEY. ADVISED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CHANGING GLOVES, TOUCHING SOILED APRONS AND TOWELS, AND TOUCHING GARBAGE CAN LIDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. INFORMED STAFF THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED FREQUENTLY AND ROUTINELY WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMING INTO CONTACT WITH POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BACK OF HOUSE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND A DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER AND LOWER INTERIORS OF MACHINE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NEAR THE BAR WITH DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. TAGGED BOTH MACHINES HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKETS ON REAR PREP FREEZER (CONTAINED FRENCH FRIES) WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MULTIPLE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BACK HALLWAY LEADING TO ALLEY. ADVISED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 1 BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABEL MUST LABEL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA OF GREASE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN REAR AND FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Dec 6, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR OF PREMISES,CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE INSIDE COMPARTMENT,CLEAN PREP TABLE WHERE MIXER IS STORED IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALSO INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEEDS CLEANING NEAR WOODEN TABLE IN RAER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 30, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kingsbury Street Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kingsbury Street Cafe on file is from Jul 10, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kingsbury Street Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kingsbury Street Cafe.
Has Kingsbury Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kingsbury Street Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kingsbury Street Cafe 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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