Kitsch'n on Roscoe
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2010, Kitsch'n on Roscoe has 19 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USED PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE SOME OF STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 27, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH COFFEE GRINDER AND CAN OPENER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE HALL WAY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING OF BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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 RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. 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 LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FAUCET OF THE COLDING RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. MISSING KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, PANKO, SUGAR ETC)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A SOFT DRINK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.
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Dec 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 11 AND 11:15AM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS AND BACON WERE PREPARED. AT 11:15AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JONATHON YOUNG ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO DRIP COFFEE MAKER AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FILLING WATER PITCHERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 4 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN 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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Oct 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE HANDLING GLASSWARE TO SERVE DRINKS AND CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ANTS ON GLUEBOARD IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CLEAN GLUEBOARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE
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Sep 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN AT THE ATTATCHED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED A SEWAGE LIKE SMELL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE IS PROPERLY CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN THE MENU AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI FRONT REFRIGERTOR. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ON THE PREMISES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUID UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM ON THE PREMISE. PROVIDE A COVERED RECERTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR TO BE CLUTTERED WITH UNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS - BOXES. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.
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Aug 14, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0 PPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION: INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT A CHLORINE CONCENTRATION LEVEL BETWEEN 50-100PPM CHLORINE. A REPAIRMAN WAS ONSITE PRIOR TO THE END OF INSPECTION; THE MACHINE WAS REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM, CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN COOKING AND PREPARING MEALS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AN MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ONTO COVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE CONDENSER. THE CONTAINERS OF FOOD MENTIONED ABOVE WERE PROPERLY COVERED AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF CONDENSATION CONTAMINATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE UNIT TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM LEAKING, AND TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE CONDENSER UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IS BROKE AND NOT SECURE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP/PAINT PEELING ON CEILING WALL AT PREP AREA BY VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND CLEAN/REPAINT WALL/CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE.FOUND VARIOUS FOODS ITEMS IN PLASTIC AND STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESS ACCUMULATED GREASE AND GRIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST COMP SINK OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND AT THE MAIN SERVICE COOKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED WATER AND DEBRI AT ABOVE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DUST FAN GUARD COVER AT THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DOOR TRACKING AT 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXHAUST CEILING FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST CEILING CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN.FOUND ABOVE WITH SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD PREP STAFF AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Sep 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TWO DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR OFF TRACK, NOT EASY TO SLIDE, OR EASY TO CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS/CEILING VARIOUS AREAS NOT CLEAN, BEHIND COOKING, CEILING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ATTACHED FAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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82
Jan 14, 2014
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS, AND HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW DRAINING, BACKING UP IN OTHER SINKS, AND ONE SINK STOPPED UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, WORKING LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS FROM SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND REPAIR GASKETS, DOOR NOT EASY TO CLOSE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND BETWEEN GASKETS OF SLIDING DOOR COOLER,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS, AND RESTRICT STORING FOODS ON FLOOR, MUST BE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALLS ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN BASEMENT, LIGHT TOO DIM,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,
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Mar 15, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALLS ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR WITH OVER 1 INCH OF A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098322 DATED 5/16/12. #36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREA. #38-3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR PART AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE SCREEN INSIDE THE STEREO CABINET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALLS ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT FRONT SERVING AREA, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND EXTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN WALLS AT SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DELIME.ALSO DEFROST MINI FREEZER.
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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.OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CEILING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kitsch'n on Roscoe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kitsch'n on Roscoe on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kitsch'n on Roscoe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kitsch'n on Roscoe.
Has Kitsch'n on Roscoe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kitsch'n on Roscoe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kitsch'n on Roscoe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kitsch'n on Roscoe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kitsch'n on Roscoe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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