The Kennison
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, The Kennison has six inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Kennison dates to Nov 18, 2021.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT WITH DARK GROVES AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. RTE FOODS, RAW, AND COOKED FOOD ARE HANDLED AT MENTIONED LOCATION. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Sep 28, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT BASEMENT DISH ROOM AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY MANAGER,REPORTED ON SITE AT 1:00PM, BY 1:59PM UNIT WAS REPAIRED AND PRESENTLY PROVIDES PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION, 100ppm PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 WE OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO DRAIN DUE TO WASTE PIPE CONNECTED TO UNIT AND INTO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE UNIT IS CLOGGED; WHEN UNIT IS IN OPERATION (WHICH IT WAS) EXCESS WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. RTE FOODS,RAW ,AND COOKED FOOD ARE HANDLED AT MEMNTIONED LOCATION. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL WITH COMMOMN NAME DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.4-101.19 OUT C RUSTED BASE OF PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT AREA MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES UNDER BAR,AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS DUST.ALSO FLOORS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH A BULD-UP OF DUST AND GRIMES.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR: CORNERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
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Jan 22, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL/VALIDATING INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -1LB OF SALAMI/PROSCIUTTO, AT VALUE OF $3.00 -1LB OF PAR COOKED PARSNIPS, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS AT A 2LBS AT A VALUE OF $5.00 NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CHEST FREEZER DOOR TOP LID, STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CLOSET, BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SHIELD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMER REST ROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR ADJACENT TO FRONT DESK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEVERAGE COUNTER DRAINAGE TUBE AT MAIN BAR, ON 1ST FLOOR, CONVEYED/DIRECTED TO: ICE BIN USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DUMP SINK, ETC. AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS ICE FOR CONSUMPTION NOTED IN SAID ICE BIN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE-DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING DRAIN ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY GOODS/SODA/BEVERAGES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, UNDER DRAINAGE PIP/LINES, IN: -BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WINE ROOM AND -DRY STORAGE ROOM, ADJACENT TO OFFICE IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 15, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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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 LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON MAIN KITCE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN FRONT MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WALK-IN MILK COOLER IN BASEMENT ALSO ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK LEAKING FOR UNDERNEATH PIPE IN FRONT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL DUST FROM TABLES AND CONTACT SURFACES IN DINING/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; DINING/BAR, REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST OFF CEILING VENT IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR, AND A LEAKY PIPE FROM SAID SINK. SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, THE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Kennison last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Kennison on file is from Nov 18, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Kennison?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Kennison.
Has The Kennison's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Kennison have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Kennison 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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