Little Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2021
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Score
Little Kitchen has been inspected 14 times since 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 1, 2021. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Little Kitchen trails the local norm. 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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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 1, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES -WENT TO THE HAND WASH SINK TO REPAIR DRAIN -REMOVED CONTAINERS AND BAG OF ONIONS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK -WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH THE WASH CLOTH STILL WITH SAME GLOVES ON THEN WENT BACK TO THE PREP TO CONTINUE PREPPING FOOD. -WASHED HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED CLEANING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE HAND WASHING PROCEDURE AND USE OF GLOVES. MUST CHANGE GLOVES DURING CHANGE OF TASK, MOVING FROM ON PREP AREA TO ANOTHER TASK AND MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BETWEEN THE TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH GREASE AND LINE WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE FOIL PAPER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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May 20, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED OVER UNCOVERED SOY SAUCE BUCKETS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS. MUST ALSO BE PROTECTED AND COVERED. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM (GENDER NEUTRAL). MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION ON FOOD.
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Mar 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA OR MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST ALLOW ACCESS TO FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Mar 5, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #60- #41-WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #49-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOLERS AND DEEP FRYER WITH DIRT, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA OR MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST ALLOW ACCESS TO FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 25, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER PLASTIC SODA CRATE SHELVING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, 30 TO 40 DROPPINGS UNDER MILK CRATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND 30 TO 40 DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER REAR HALLWAY METAL RACK DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2232955 ON 11-8-18 NOT CORRECTED. #41-: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.#49-: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#55- ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA OR MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST ALLOW ACCESS TO FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.----EXTREMELY DIRTY, FOOD STAINED EMPTY MSG CARDBOARD BARRELS USED AS SEATING AND SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE, UNABLE TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: DIRTY TOILET AND WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.
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Nov 8, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDED UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10-29-18, INSPECTION #2232459.POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER OLD REPORT FROM MAY 22-2017.
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Oct 29, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:1# OF WHOLE TOFU STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.6F AND 5 SHEET PANS OF FRYED CHICKEN STORED AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA AND ALSO ACROSS FROM STAFF WASHROOM WITH OPENED DOOR,FOOD TEMPERATURE: 80.7F 83.5F; 88.8F; 89F AND 92.5F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 26,VALUE 100. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GOING BACK AND FORTH FROM REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA DOING NON FOOD RELATED TASK: HANDLE GARBAGE CONTAINER,RE-LOAD PAPER DISPENSER,WIPE PREP TABLE AND WITH BARE HAND(PALM AND BACK OF HIS HAND) CONTINUOUSLY TOUCHED COOKED CHICKEN(WHICH WILL BE USED FOR SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN) TO CHECK IF FOOD IS COOLED DOWN. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT FOR READY TO EAT FOOD,MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUES,SPATULAS,TONGS,SINGLE USE GLOVES,OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 -CITATION ISSUED- COS
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: 3-101.11: FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED, and, as specified under � 3-601.12, honestly presented. FOOD HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS WHILE BEING STORED. OBSERVED COOKED EGG ROLLS STORED ON TOP PRINTED MENU FLIERS(INK ON FOOD)STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.EGG ROLLS STORED ON TOP DIRTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER COOLER WITHOUT CONTAINER/FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 8 VALUE $150 PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED: 7-40-050(A). - COS - COS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER AND BEHIND WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,PREP COOLER, UNDER SHELVING ALONG BASEBOARDS AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA,UNDER GREASE PLASTIC CRATES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OVER 30 ANTS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,UNDER BLACK PLASTIC CRATE WHICH WAS STUCK ON FLOOR DUE TO EXCESS GREASE . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ANTS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. -
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11(B) NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS FOUND WITH MULTIPLE PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(RICE,CHICKEN,TOFU). MANAGER WAS TELEPHONE UPON MY ARRIVAL.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDED UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN ABOVE WOK AREAS, TABLES, AND WOK AREAS.MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT WOK AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES AND TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERFED GREASE AND DIRT AN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATED ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCT STORED. MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ANS 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD FOOD INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR FOODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER WOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR 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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE RIGHT OF THE DEEP FRYER IS SOILED WITH GREASE SPLLATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPTY BOXES SCATTERED ON TOP OF THE SODA CASES STORED IN THE CLOSET. MUST DISCARD OR REMOVE BOXES FROM CLOSET AND RE-ORGANIZE.
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Jan 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO WATER SERVICE DUE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES. RESTORE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE CLEAVER IN THE KNIFE RACK IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CLEAVERS PROIR TO STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME FOOD BUILDUP ON THE CEILING AND MILK CRATES ON THE FLOOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WOK LINE IS DIRTY AND DARK, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS CLEAN AND LIGHT COLORED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE WOKS STATION, REPLACE THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Kitchen on file is from Feb 1, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Little Kitchen.
Has Little Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Kitchen 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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