Kitsch'n River North
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2010
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Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kitsch'n River North dates to Aug 26, 2010.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2010
Complaint
5 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. FOUND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 8, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Milk reach in prep cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 55.7 F. Instructed manager to repair cooler. Must be 40 F or below. Critical violation, citation issued. Ticket #H000057367.
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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 milk and whipped cream held at improper temperatures between 51.0 F and 56.4 F. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous food must be held at 40 F or below if held cold. Critical violation, citation issued.
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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. The following not clean- observed accumilated food debris on interior/exterior of prep coolers, coolers door gaskets and corners with food build up and all prep shelves with food debris. Must clean/sanitize all unclean equipment and maintain.
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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. Observed accumilated food debris on floor under and around all cooking equipment. Must detail clean floor and maintain to prevent potential pest harborage.
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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 stained ceiling tiles above cookline and food debris on walls at prep area/dishwash area. Instructed manager to clean or replace all unclean ceiling tiles and clean walls throughout.
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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. Handwash bowl faucet (by dishmachine) and rear 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Must repair and maintain sinks.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide thermometers for all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Must elevate all items 6" off floor throughout storage room or remove clutter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kitsch'n River North last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kitsch'n River North on file is from Aug 26, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kitsch'n River North?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kitsch'n River North.
Has Kitsch'n River North's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kitsch'n River North have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kitsch'n River North means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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