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Kinsley by Fairgrounds

1 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Kinsley by Fairgrounds stretching back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

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

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AND OVEN TO PROVIDE BARRIER TO CATCH GREASE SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH A PHYSICAL BARRIER CONSTRUCTED OF A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
47
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH WITH LABELING REQUIRING THAT THE FISH BE REMOVED FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING STORED THAWED WHILE STILL IN ITS REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH WITH SUCH LABEL FROM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING UNLESS THAWING AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN.
35
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
43
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly Trap mounted next to food prep table, instructed to keep away from open food areas.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Spoons at coffee station kept in stagnate water, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or clean empty container. Knife wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
43
86
Apr 25, 2023
License
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (EGGS, MEATBALLS) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 09/30/2022 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON THE ICE BUCKET'S TOP WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
58
78
Aug 22, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A MIN. HOT WATER SANITIZE TEMPERATURE OF 18O, AND A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR BARRIER AT CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND COFFEE GRINDER . MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMOINATION BY CONSUMERS.
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82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kinsley by Fairgrounds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kinsley by Fairgrounds on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kinsley by Fairgrounds?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kinsley by Fairgrounds.

Has Kinsley by Fairgrounds' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kinsley by Fairgrounds 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 Kinsley by Fairgrounds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kinsley by Fairgrounds is inspected around two times per year on average.

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