Kroll's South Loop
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2022
90
Score
Kroll's South Loop appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. On Feb 24, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 24, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Kroll's South Loop's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE USE STRAWS MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOTNOTE OR REMINDER ON THE DINNER MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADDED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS BY BOTH BARS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST DOCUMENT THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON THE MENU ALONG WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER VERIFYING SOME FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BEEF STEAK AND BEEF HAMBURGERS. SAMPLE SHEET PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Jun 5, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN AND MISSING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN AND MISSING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF SPILL. RE-ATTACH LOOSE COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DOOR AREA IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAR AREA STORING BEER; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REATTACH THE COVING TO WALLBASE.
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Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTER AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AROUND SINKS, ON RAGS, BAR DRY MATS, PIPES AND TUBES. ALSO NOTED 30 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL WHERE THE TAP BEER DISPENCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIPE DOWN CABINETS UNDER BAR CLEAN BOTTLE CAP HOLDERS AT BAR, SODA GUN AND HOLDER, DRY MATS ON THE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOMS AND BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZE SOLUTION.
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Sep 12, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD UP FAN COVER. REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR FAN COVER. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TAPE ON UNDERSIDE OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER WITHIN BAR WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER 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 PEELING PAINT ON COLUMN WALL NEXT TO CHARCOAL GRILL AREA. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND ORGANIZE ROOM SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AND CAUSE AN AREA FOR INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR FOUND AT 50.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FOUND WITHIN REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD UP FAN COVER. REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR FAN COVER. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER WITHIN BAR WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION 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 PEEING PAINT ON COLUMN WALL NEXT TO CHARCOAL GRILL AREA. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND ORGANIZE ROOM SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AND CAUSE AN AREA FOR INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT BAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS.REAR OF KITCHEN.(TOOLS, CLOTHES, ETC.)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR OF KITCHEN AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(TABLES AND CHAIRS ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Feb 23, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 169-171F WHEN BEING USED BY EMPLOYEE EVEN AFTER RUNNING DISH MACHINE SEVERAL TIMES. EMPLOYEE ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE AT END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FINAL RINSE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR SERVICE AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM PIPING AND CEILING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE WASH CLOTH FROM LINING INSIDE BAR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE STAINS FROM INTERIOR SPLASH GUARD OF ICE MACHINE AND OR REPLACE SAME. REMOVE PANS FROM HANGING AT FAUCET AT REAR FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIPE DOWN CABINETS UNDER BAR. CLEAN BOTTLE CAP HOLDERS AT BAR AND SODA GUN HOLDERS. CLEAN FAN GRIDS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN COOLER FOR DINNER MENU ITEMS.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA, AND AT MEZZANINE.
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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. REPLACE SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA, REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT WALLS AT DISH MACHINE, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AT DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE OVEN AT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA. REPLACE TWO LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COLD WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT.
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Feb 18, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL READY-TO-EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT MAIN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM AT REAR. REMOVE ALUMINUM LINING FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE BEER MUG COOLER. REMOVE MILK CRATES-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS. REMOVE RUST AROUND SINK DRAIN AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PAINT FLOOR SECTIONS WITH CHIPPING EPOXY IN BEER COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AT REAR.
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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. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS ABOVE DINING AREA, CLEAN SPILLS/SPLATTERS/DUST/DIRT FROM CEILING AT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, CLEAN WALL SECTIONS NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING AT WALL ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT. CAULK/SEAL WALL BASE AT FRONT DINING AREA BY WINDOWS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT BULB FOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING ITEMS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kroll's South Loop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kroll's South Loop on file is from Feb 24, 2022. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kroll's South Loop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Kroll's South Loop.
Has Kroll's South Loop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kroll's South Loop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kroll's South Loop 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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