The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp
Last inspected: May 21, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 21, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 21, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 21, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS (PREP COOLERS) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE CADINET BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE SPILLS AT THE BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE REAR.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA: 2 OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON THE EAST WALL (1 NEXT TO 3-COMP, 1 ON THE OTHER SIDE AGAINST EAST WALL) WERE BACKED UP AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING AND THE SINK MENTIONED ABOVE ON THE EAST WALL DID NOT HAVE HOT WATER (71.6F). 1 OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PREP AREA ON NORTH WALL HAD NO RUNNING WATER (HOT OR COLD) AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS (3) ON THE NORTH WALL THAT WERE FUNCTIONING DID NOT HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY CLOSED-UP DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE ARE OTHER FUNCTIONAL HAND SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT CONTAINED HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, PROPER DRAINAGE, AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST CONTAIN HOT/TEMPERED WATER (MINIMUM 85F) & COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP & PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBERS ON SITE WERE ABLE TO FIX ALL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINKS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP THE MEN'S GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE SOAP DISPENSERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WALL, SO A PUMP HAND DISPENSER WAS PROVIDED BUT THE DISPENSER WAS EMPTY. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND ALL REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES AND REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKET AROUND A REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SENSORED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS. MUST CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE TIMED FAUCETS TO STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITHOUT HOLDING HANDLE OR MOVING HAND AROUND SENSOR AFTER WATER IS FLOWING.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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May 23, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING IN ROOM #333 AND REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILE IN THE REAR BEVERAGE STATION AREA.
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May 16, 2016
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: FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE REAR BACK BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING IN ROOM #333 AND REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILE IN THE REAR BEVERAGE STATION AREA.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS ON DRAWER COOLER DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN SODA DISPENSER ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING ROOM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST AND ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON GASKETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WATER STAINED SURFACE OF LOWER COMPARTMENT OF COFFEE DUMP STATION SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
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: SILVER WARE MUST BE WRAP OR SET OUT AS NEEDED FOR CUSTOMERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Jan 17, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 13, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL, FLAT WARE, POTS, AND PANS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER COUNTER AREA BY STORAGE ROOM
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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. FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING PREP AREA KITCHEN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING IN PREP AREA
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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. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A BUCKET FOR ICE SCOOP, RESTRICT STORING ON WALL
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Jan 7, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.SNEEZEGUARDS MISSING FROM DISPLAY/FOOD LINE AREAS WERE NOTED.
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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.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED AT REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp on file is from May 21, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp.
Has The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Dining Room at Kendall Nfp 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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