Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FIRST UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 1-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: BOTH PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRE TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD SCOOPS FOR BULK DRY FOODS MUST HAVE INVERTED HANDLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 1, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
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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 PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Jun 15, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVE IN UPRIGHT FREEZER BY TH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING SPRAYER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING AREA.
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Jun 24, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN UTILITY ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.
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Sep 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9-6-18 #2213972 NOT CORRECTED. #58-OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ON MAIN AND BRUNCH MENUS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE BRUNCH MENU, DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BURGERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. MUST USE A NON-POROUS MATERIAL IF NEED FOR ELEVATION UNDER THE MACHINE..
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE STICKERS, OLD ADHESIVE TAPE, PAPER TAPED TO DOOR. MUST REMOVE TO HAVE DOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CRACK, CREVICE IN THE WALL ON THE COOKS LINE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE. MUST SEAL, REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 6, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,INSIDE THE OVENS INCLUDED WHEELS FOR THE EQUIPMENT,IN PREP AREA,. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PIPE UNDER FRONT COUNTER ALSO WITH DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL(NORTH-EAST) BEHIND PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. 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: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON LIGHT SHIEL COVER ABOVE PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON THE TOP SHELF IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND MEAT REFRIGERATOR AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. 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: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SURFACE OF SHELF BELOW STEAMTABLE ALSO OBSERVED STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL AND PAINT SHELF, SURFACE OF SHELF MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BASE TILES MISSING IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR BASE AREA/SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT WALL PANEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN BOWLS AND PLATES STORED ON THE TOP SHELF TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE COLD-HOLD UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE TO PROTECT FOODS WHILE WASHING HANDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 19, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FOOD PASS WINDOW HAS SPLATTERED FOOD DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE SALAMANDER AND FRAME IS COATED WITH DUSTY, GREASE BUILDUP AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT CASTERS ARE ALSO FULL OF GREASE. CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BAR FLOOR IS DIRTY, ROUGH AND UNSANITARY. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE ARE COATED WITH DUSTY, GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE CEILINGS IN DETAIL.
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May 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GUN HOLDER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS TO FLOOR DRAIN ON RIGHT SIDE OF BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
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May 17, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN INSIDE INTERIOR LID FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER,EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL AND CORNERS(GRIMES BUILD-UP)KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FAUCET WITH THREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET.
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May 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE IS MADE.ALSO REPLACE WHITE PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,PEELING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS.KEEP RECEIPT. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.FAX #312 746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A ) H000072166-15
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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. REPLACE BROKEN INSIDE INTERIOR LID FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER,EXPOSED INSULATION.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT .
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL AND CORNERS(GRIMES BUILD-UP)KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA.
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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. OBSERVED ALL FAUCET WITH THREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET.
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May 18, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID, ALSO WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF LID.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,AND KEEP GARBAGE LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO58990-15
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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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-18-09,REPORT #164096 #32 MUST DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE DESSERT COOLER. #32 MUST REMOVE OLD CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR AREA. #34 MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. #35 NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND SYRUP BUILD-UPON WALLS BEHIND ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. #32 MUST REPAIR SIDE (LEFT) OF PREP COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. #34 NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO58990-15
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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 INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP)
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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.CLEAN VENT DUST ABOVE STEREO SYSTEM IN DINING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant.
Has Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant 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 Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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