Kingston Mines

2548-2550 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Kingston Mines appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
Nov 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER COMPARTMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT AND REAR BAR HANDWASH SINKS LOCATED BETWEEN ICE BINS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARDS. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN TOOL CLOSET IN WEST STORAGE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN WALL AROUND FLOOR PIPE AND IN THE CENTER OF THE NORTH WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, RESTORE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Jan 30, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING DUCT TAPE ON POSTED SIGNAGE. MUST REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF METAL SURFACES OF COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW, WATER DAMAGED WOOD USED AS A BRACE IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.-----MISSING WALLS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH BAR AND RAW WOOD AS SHELVING AT SAME BAR. MUST REPLACE WALLS. MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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82
Dec 7, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BAR AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE BATHROOM FLOORS WITH TISSUE PAPER THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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May 3, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR AREA ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, AT REAR COLD HOLDING UNIT ROOM, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 24, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF WINE COOLERS IN REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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95
Aug 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DAIRY 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNETH SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.
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Aug 13, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. ABOVE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED .
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SINKS GARBAGE AND CONTAINERS ON BACK NORTH SIDE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNETH SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DAIRY 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367
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Jul 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS UNDER CANS OF FRUIT JUICES BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN ALSO NOTED CEILIG TILES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT HOT LINE HOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED TILES AND TO PROPERLY INSTALL CEILING PANELS AS MENTIONED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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86
Jul 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES PRESENET TO THE CONSUMER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 1 FOOT OF MISSING COVING FROM THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE SILVER FREEZER/COOLER COMBO. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING. OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SODA STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE PANTRY. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME/ MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. SURROUNDING AREA BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH DEBRIS. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED ALSO. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA BY THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER AND CLOSE THE LID AND CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER LID DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS ON THE SHELVINGS OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLDY WOOD BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA, AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAINED. VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES ON ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE COOLER.
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78
Jul 5, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE.
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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. ALL DISPOSABLE DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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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. INTERIOR OF ALL REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. MUST NOT USE BUCKET UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CATCH WATER SPILLAGE FROM OPEN DRAIN TRAP. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PLUMBING AS NOT TO SPILL ONTO FLOOR. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM SAME SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR UTILITY MOP SINK OR REMOVE HOSE.
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Jan 24, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. COOLER ARE NOT TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON COOLERS AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES REMAINS CLOSED
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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. ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN ARE NOT CONNECTED,STILL WORKERS ARE PRESENTLY INSTALLING WALL TILES.INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL EQUIPMENTS, IN WORKING CONDITIONS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES FROM BUILD UP DUST,ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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. GROUT FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
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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. GROUT WALL TILES IN KITCHEN.
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. ESTABLISHMENT INFESTED WITH RODENTS AND DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED. APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 RAT DROPPING ALONG WALL IN NORTH DINING ROOM/BAR. 30 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND NORTH END BAR UNDER SINK AND BEHIND ALL COOLER. 5 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION ROOM IN REAR ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ALL UNITS. 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN "GREEN ROOM". 10 BEHIND MAIN BAR. 10 TO 20 RAT THROUGHOUT FRONT MAIN STAGE AND DINING ROOM ALONG BASE BOARDS. 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT.DRAIN FLIES NOTED AT FRONT MAIN BAR AND AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS AND FLIES AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME. GARAGE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION ROOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTSIDE ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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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 IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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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. ALL REFIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP. NORTH BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, DIRTY GLASSES. MUST CLEAN.COOKS LINE HOOD DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
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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 THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, DROPPINGS. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS/CREVICES. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED. ALL HOLES, OPENINGS IN ALL CEILINGS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE SEALED. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER ALL BARS ETC. FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WALLS AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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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. ALL GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT WHILE CLEANING FLOOR DURING INSPECTION.
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May 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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May 12, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL AND INSIDE ICE RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE AND WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. IS CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-27-10 #154251 NOT CORRECTED.#33- MUST CLEAN HOT HOLDING WARMER USED FOR PARTIES.#35- MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES ABOVE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE.#36- LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE AND STORED PAPER FOOD CONTAINERS.#38- MUST PROVIDE NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS, SINK HAS SPRAY ARM ONLY.
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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 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN.
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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. INTERIOR COOKED LINE COOLER,ALL REAR STORAGE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
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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. MUST ELEVATE BULK FOODS FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN.
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Jan 27, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 INTERIOR HOT HOLDING WARMER USED FOR PARTIES.
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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. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT TOOL ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" OR ABOVE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES ABOVE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE DISPOSABLE DISHWARE STORAGE AND DRY FOODS STORAGE IN HALLWAY STORAGE TO BASEMENT.
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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. MUST PROVIDE NOZZLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. SINK AT THIS TIME HAS SPRAY ARM ONLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kingston Mines last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kingston Mines on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kingston Mines?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Kingston Mines.

Has Kingston Mines' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kingston Mines have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kingston Mines 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 Kingston Mines inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kingston Mines is inspected roughly once per year on average.