Kinmont

419 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654

American

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Kinmont has been inspected four times since 2013. The most recent visit was on Jun 24, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Kinmont's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 24, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kinmont on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 24, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN 4 DRAWER COOLER NOT MAINTAINED,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED AT 56.6F.NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER AT THIS TIME. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE EAST PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLER.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT-LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HOUSINGS AND DRAIN LINES FOR THE BAR GUNS AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOUSINGS AND DRAIN LINES SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. MIDDLE STOPPER AT THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS.

May 19, 2015

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MISSING COLD HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE COLD HANDLE. (THERE ARE THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PEVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Oct 10, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,TRAYS,GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN AND THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN,REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASEMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS OF THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 12, 2013

License

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING LINE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kinmont last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kinmont on file is from Jun 24, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kinmont?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kinmont.

Has Kinmont's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kinmont 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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