Koulou

1310 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Other
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Koulou has three inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Koulou was last inspected on Feb 22, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Koulou since Feb 22, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO COLD HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN GRILL AND COUNTERS OF PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT GRILL OF FOOD DEBRIS AND AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP COOLER INOPERABLE AND NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
2
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koulou last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koulou on file is from Feb 22, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koulou?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Koulou.

Has Koulou's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Koulou have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Koulou means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.