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The James Kitchen & Bar

616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2018
67
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 14, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at The James Kitchen & Bar is from Aug 14, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The James Kitchen & Bar's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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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
Aug 14, 2018
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SAID BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
25
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOOD LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SIGNS POSTED AT EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SIGNS AT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWLS.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2018
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A EMPLOYEE HEALHT POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE VOMIT AND DARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP SERVICE AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER #1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The James Kitchen & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The James Kitchen & Bar on file is from Aug 14, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The James Kitchen & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The James Kitchen & Bar.

Has The James Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The James Kitchen & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The James Kitchen & Bar 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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