The Kids' Table
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, The Kids' Table has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 18, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Kids' Table dates to Aug 18, 2021.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Aug 18, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-302.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES IN COOKING CLASS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR CLASS ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND MISSING VENTILATION COVER
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-42-010(B)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AND HANDLED.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN PREP AREA.OBSERVED 2- DISH RACKS ONE WITH DISHES STORED INSIDE STORED ON TOP OF SAID SINK AND A STRAINER INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES IN COOKING CLASS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR CLASS ROOM.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND MISSING VENTILATION COVER.
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Sep 18, 2018
Routine
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST INSIDE FRONT CABINETS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN 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 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT CABINETS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARES BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BY UTILITY MOP SINK AND BEHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DUST AND DIRT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE REAR REFRIGERATOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED A BROKEN TILE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE ON DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT READING 180.0F THE GAGE ON THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS NOT WORKING READING 0.OF MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA
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Sep 21, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT KITCHEN WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Mar 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CHIPPING SHELVINGS INSIDE CABINETS AT KITCHEN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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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.FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK AT KITCHEN WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Dec 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY OPEN CAN FOOD INTO A STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS, BEFORE STORING IN THE COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED COUNTER TOP,AND MISSING CABINET DOOR AT KITCHEN.ALSO INSIDE OF EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT STORAGE ROOM RUSTING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN BY DISH MACHINE,OVEN VENT,FILTERS ON HOOD TOILET BOWL,MOP SINK,AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT 3COMP.SINK AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT 3COMP.SINK AREA,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Kids' Table last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Kids' Table on file is from Aug 18, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Kids' Table?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Kids' Table.
Has The Kids' Table's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Kids' Table have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Kids' Table 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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