The Kitchen Chicago
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at The Kitchen Chicago stretching back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jul 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Kitchen Chicago is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Jul 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ALSO, AT THE REAR 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT MAIN PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETERS IN SAID COOLERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low Temp dish washing machine at bar area not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in staff restrooms, instructed to post.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly trap installed above clean utensils in dish washing area, instructed to move away from above clean utensils.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Jul 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 144.5F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHWARE AND UTENSILS UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. DURING EXIT INSPECTION, NEW MANAGER IN CHARGE HAD SIGNED UP FOR A MANAGER COURSE/EXAM THROUGH SERVSAFE ONLINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE BACK DRY-STORAGE FOOD AREA AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY USING PROPER LICENSE PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: DOUGH, RAW TUNA, RAW SALMON, PEPPERONI, AND MORTADELLA IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT FREEZER. DID NOT OBSERVE DISCARD DATE LABELS. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $313 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 38 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (GRILLED BREAD FOR SANDWICHES ON COOKLINE). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS RAW MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. DURING EXIT INSPECTION, PERSON IN CHARGE HAD SIGNED UP FOR A MANAGER COURSE/EXAM THROUGH 360 TRAINING ONLINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 144.3F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. WHILE ON SITE, AN ECO LAB REP. ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE IS NOW MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 180F THROUGH RINSE CYCLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE FOOD HANDLES OF SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF DRY PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARD IN CONTAINER NEAR DISH AREA. UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FOUND HUNG NEAR DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WATER FAUCET LEAKING IN BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL NEAR THE COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE IS USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOODS IN THE SEASONING SHELF. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE A BARRIER BETWEEN HANDSINK AND ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA NEAR BAR. ICE BIN MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD SO THAT PREP AREA IS; 1) WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION;
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP COUNTERS IN COOKLINE AND BAKERY AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Apr 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE AND POST ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR NEAR ESPRESSO MACHINE USED TO STORE MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 27, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR ON SIDE FACING CLARK STREET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR ON SIDE FACING CLARK STREET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 10, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOUND IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARDS NO WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR RESTRAINTS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES PRE-SET WITH SILVERWARE UNCOVERED AND CUPS OPEN SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRE-SET DISHWARE MUST BE STORED COVERED OR INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLASTIC COATING ON THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNSMOOTH AND CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NO SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND SQUIRT BOTTLES OF DIFFERENT OILS AND OTHER DRESSINGS NOT LABELED. ALSO FOUND LARGE PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRIME AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AT INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AT MAIN COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING WATER COMING FROM THE REAR PART OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO PREVENT PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR.
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Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG FRONT PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE ROOM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS,FOOD CONTAINERS,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST BUILD-UP AND CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND FRESH RAW SHELLFISH ON DISPLAY COOLER COMMINGLING EACH OTHER, CLAMS AND OYSTER COMMINGLING EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FRESH RAW SHELLFISH MUST BE SEPARATED WITH EACH OTHER BY A DIVIDER DURING DISPLAY,STORAGE ON DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH 200.00 DOLLARS ,TOTAL 20 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005)(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1497441 DATED 10/2/14. #35-BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE. NOTED CRACKS AND HOLE ON WALLS OF WINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND HOLE ON THE WALLS. MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS,FOOD CONTAINERS,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST BUILD-UP AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE 2 BIG ICE BINS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR CLOSE TO THE SHELLFISH DISPLAY COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SUPPORT BEAM CLOSE TO THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER AND WINE COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. WALLS BY THE FRONT CLOSE TO THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER WITH HOLES ,CRACKED WALLS. MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL THE HOLES AND REPAIR THE CRACKED WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN ON TOP OF THE ICE) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 2, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE.NOTED CRACKS AND HOLE ON WALL OF WINE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND HOLE ON WALL AND MAKE THEM EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Kitchen Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Kitchen Chicago on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Kitchen Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Kitchen Chicago.
Has The Kitchen Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Kitchen Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Kitchen Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Kitchen Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Kitchen Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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