Midtown Kitchen

203 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60601
American
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Nov 1, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Midtown Kitchen's record stops at Nov 1, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Nov 1, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKIER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, SODA GUNS DISPENSERS AND SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SODA MACHINE PIPES RESTING ON FLOOR UNDER BAR 3-COMP SINK, PREVENTING PROPER CLEANINIG, INSTRUCTED TO LEFT OF THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION LINES DRIPPING INSIDE HAND SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Feb 4, 2011
Routine
5 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. LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER DISPENSED FOR THE FINAL RINSE, NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR ALL DISH WASHING MACHINES, A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS PLACED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL LETTER WHEN READY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE MAKER DOOR COVER AT FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOUND DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA GUNS AT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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. DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS NOTED BEHIND COUNTER AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Midtown Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Midtown Kitchen on file is from Nov 1, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Midtown Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Midtown Kitchen.

Has Midtown Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Midtown Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Midtown Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.