Kitchenette Corporation
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Kitchenette Corporation has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Oct 15, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 15, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kitchenette Corporation's 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 PREMISES IS A SUSHI PLACE WITH RAW PRODUCTS FOR SUSHI; NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, FOOD ITEMS IS NOT DISCLOSED OR THERE IS NO REMINDERS STATEMENT TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. .PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11(C) SUSHI RICE PH TESTING LABORATORY DOCUMENTATION EXPIRED. NOTED TESTING DATE 2008. MUST BE UPDATED/TESTED EVERY 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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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, 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) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES WHITE PLASTIC SHIELD WITH SOME RUST SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD .
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 MUST REMOVE GREASED PLASTIC CRATES USED FOR SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND SUSHI AREA ,REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES,6" OFF THE FLOOR..
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 BROKEN OR IN POOR REPAIR FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. 6-201.17 EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON FAN ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND BLACKENED, MOLDY, PEELING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS: BEHIND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND ALL REAR KITCHEN COOLERS, FREEZERS, METAL PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(B) MISSING END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER . MUST PROVIDE END CAPS OR PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND HALLWAY FOUND EXTREMELY SOILED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPES TO REPAIR PIPES, WALLS,SHELVING ETC. THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.----REAR PREP SHELVING FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUN FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR 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 DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING AND WALL ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ALSO OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD LOWER SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER WOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR 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/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/ON PIPE AT SAME WALL ALSO GREASE DRIPPING FROM FAN COVER AT REAR PREP ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND PREP AREA FAN COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLOSET UNDER STAIRCASE FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM TO REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND RIGHT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP THAT RUNS FROM THE FLOOR TO THE CEILING. PROVIDE REGULAR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE COLD WATER FAUCET LEAKING FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SUHSI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. VENTILATION IN MEN'S BATHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 14, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMPERATURE OF54.5F, 62.3F,AND 61F.ALSO RAW CHICKEN(GROUND)USED TO FILL EGGROLLS AT TEMP OF 46.7F,AND47.9F; COOKED RICE STORED IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 61.9F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. POUNDS 5 VALUE 6.45. CRITCAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO57398-16
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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. PROVIDE FOOD BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREZEERS.
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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.REMOVE BROKEN ICE SCOOP, PROVIDE A NEW ICE SCOOP.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.PROPERLY STORE EMPTY POP CANS FROM OUTSIDE AREA. PROVIDE A CONTAINER WITH A LID.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kitchenette Corporation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kitchenette Corporation on file is from Oct 15, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kitchenette Corporation?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kitchenette Corporation.
Has Kitchenette Corporation's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kitchenette Corporation have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kitchenette Corporation means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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