Kinzie St. Chop House
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
86
Score
Kinzie St. Chop House appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Kinzie St. Chop House's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN- COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114---ALL UNUSED KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS ETC STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11---INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 23, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.5F THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS EGGS,BUTTER,MILK,CREAM CHEESE ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE AT 47.3F, MILK AT 48.8F, EGGS AT 47.6F, YOGURTS AT 44.6F, HEAVY CREAMS AT 47.7F ETC. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $450.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON THE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN- COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS ETC STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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95
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8-55.6F(DICED TOMATOES 54.0F, BLACK EYED PEAS 54.6F, SLICED TOMATOES 52.5F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 54.6F, PESTO IN OIL 52.2F, FETA CHEESE 53.8F, FISH PROTEIN 55.6.F, SHRIMP 50.7F AND CHOPPED LETTUCE 49.8F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 6LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PERSON ON SITE PROVIDED VOIDED AND INVALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH SHELLSTOCK IN TWO CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINERS. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINERS OF FRESH SHELLSTOCK VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $45 AND WEIGHING 2LBS. OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT CONFORMING TO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. FOUND VACUMMED PACKAGED BEEF AND VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO DISCARD DATE. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CALIBRATION LOGS MAINTAINED ON PREMISES ACCORDING TO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONFORM TO HACCP PLAN REQUIRMENTS AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. CORRECTED ON SITE FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED( VALUED $410/ WEIGHT 25LBS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE A IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR A HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified foo service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: Not conforming to the Approved HACCP plane, found Vacuumed packaged fresh fish in walk-in cooler with prep date 11-27-23, several vacuumed packaged foods: beef, chicken and sauces with no discard date nor prep date. Instructed manager to conform to HACCP plan requirement and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $200.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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78
Aug 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 COOLERS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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95
Mar 17, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 PREP COOLERS ALONG COOK LINE: HEAVY CREAM AT 66.2F, RICE AT 52.3F, PASTA AT 54.8F, AND STEAKS AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.7-52.1F. MANGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATLEY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS STEAKS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OYSTERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. MANGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF OYSTERS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $12. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAG WITH ALL IN USE OYSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CANNOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL A VARIANCE HAS BEEN GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR BLOCKED BY CONTAINER FILLED WITH STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 COOLERS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLED SYRUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BAG-IN-A-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 11, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION #2367193 PERFORMED ON 4/14/2020 POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY FROM THIS INSPECTION FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR, SERVER STATION, AND MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON SEVERAL PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 14, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THEY NO LONGER HAVE OYSTERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT SHELLSTOCK TAGS SHALL BE KEPT ON THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER THE PRODUCT COMES IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE SALE OF THE LAST OYSTER IN THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MENU ITEMS SUCH AS STEAKS AND CHOPS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED WITHOUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED ESTABLISHMENT MARK ALL ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS THAT CONNECT WITH FOOTNOTE ALREADY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES ONSITE WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM, NEAR LIQUOR ROOM, AND NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED ALL DEAD PESTS AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF 2 LARGE STANDING COOLERS IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON A ROLL TOP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR ENTRANCE FROM DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 UNUSED WINE COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FREE OF UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 10, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS STORED FACING UP, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PRVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DUSTY PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED. A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN TO OBTAIN. AFTER, A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WILL BE ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE OPEN COFFEE CUPS ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD ITEMS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DOUBLE DOOR COOLER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Sep 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods without proper labels throughout coolers in kitchen. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed several areas in basement where floors is damaged or uneven. Must repair damaged floor to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed floor stained under rack where soda bag in the box are stored. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed several stained, missing, or damaged ceiling tiles in basement. Must repair or replace all damaged or stained ceiling tiles (to prevent pest entry). Must maintain smae.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on the counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Nov 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE PAPER PEELING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER (LEFT SIDE COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND MAKE CONSPICUOUS.
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86
Feb 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AT BAR.
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82
Mar 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO KNOWN FOOD SOURCE. FOUND CONTAINER OF OYSTER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ON THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE OYSTER ARE CONSUMED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $8.25,TOTAL 2 LBS.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR WALLS, SURFACES AND PLASTIC TUBINGS WITH PINKISH,YELLOWISH,BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,NOT MAINTAINED. LEAKING IN BETWEEN THE DIVIDER OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLUMBER'S PUTTY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD OR REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH ON COOLER IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN (WITH DUST BUIDL-UP) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ONE OF THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD WITH STAINED IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BAGS OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE TTHE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CEILING PANEL IN THE KITCHEN AND ABOVE THE HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 27, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SALAD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE READING 60.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- TURKEY 59.7F, MUSHROOMS 55.8F, CHEESE 57.7F, TOMATOES 56.9F, CUT PEPPERS 55.9F,SPAGHETTI 45F, PANCHITO 45.5F, MEAT BALLS 123.5F, PASTA 85.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 55LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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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,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO 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: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED DOORS RUBBER GASKET AT SEVERAL PREP AREA COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RUSTY SHELF NEXT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONDENSERS & FAN GUARDS OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER ARE VERY DUSTY, MUST KEEP CLEAN & MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR BEER KEGS & IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM ARE IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LINOLEUM TILES & THE METAL PLATE IS BROKEN, INCLUDING THE THRESHOLD INSIDE THE COOLER)-MUST FIX.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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Jul 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUNS STORED IN THE ICE BIN IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPAREATE THE COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE AT ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, CLOSET AND CHANGING AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. REGLUE THE VINYL BASEBOARD TO THE WALL AT THE SERVICE STATION SO THERE IS NO OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND THE WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kinzie St. Chop House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kinzie St. Chop House on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kinzie St. Chop House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Kinzie St. Chop House.
Has Kinzie St. Chop House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kinzie St. Chop House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kinzie St. Chop House 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 Kinzie St. Chop House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kinzie St. Chop House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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