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Kj's Corner

3234 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
American
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2010
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Kj's Corner stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2010. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 27, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirements during storage, preparation, display and service. Found condiments on top of prep cooler thats in use maintaining improper temperature. Found fresh eggs approximately 1 dozen at 57.0 F, Sliced tomatoes approximately 2lbs at 52.8 F and cucumber sauce approximately 1 pint at 54.1 F. Instructed manger that potenially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below, manager discarded and denatured, approximately $20. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage racks inside coolers not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all parts.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in basement and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for wash and sanitize compartments. Condensation line in basement leaking. Instructed to repair or reseal to prevent leak. Ventilation in men's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not conspicuous inside coolers. Instructed to have all thermometer hanging in front of coolers.
40
70
Jan 21, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, deep fryer cabinets, unused equipment, cooler shelves and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in basement. Instructed to repair wall to prevent water seepage. Must repair ceiling in basement to seal all cracks
35
90
Jan 14, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not cleaned or rodent proofed. Observed garbage overflowing on ground - boxes and food containers. Lids not tight fitting to prevent pest activity. Instructed that garbage must not be stored on ground and that lids must be tight fitting at all times to prevent rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
19
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert plates to prevent contamination before use. Must properly wrap utensils stored on table to prevent contamination.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, deep fryer cabinets, unused equipment, cooler shelves and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase not cleaned and behind equipment thru-out including basement. Instructed to detail clean. must remove excessive water on floor in basement.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in basement. Instructed to repair wall to prevent water seepage. Must repair ceiling in basement to seal all cracks.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kj's Corner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kj's Corner on file is from Aug 27, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kj's Corner?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kj's Corner.

Has Kj's Corner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kj's Corner 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 Kj's Corner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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