The River Walk at Kendall
Last inspected: Oct 12, 2017
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Score
The River Walk at Kendall appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 12, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The River Walk at Kendall dates to Oct 12, 2017.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The River Walk at Kendall scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA: PRIOR TO THE START OF THE INSPECTION, OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGERS IMMEDIATELY CLOSED OFF KITCHEN AND HAD ENGINEERS ONSITE TO ADDRESS THE WASTE WATER BACKUP. WASTE WATER WAS ONLY BACKING UP THROUGH ONE OF THE DRAINS. ENGINEERS/PLUMBERS WERE ABLE TO USE THE SNAKE TO GROUT OUT THE LINE AND PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. THE WATER ACCUMULATION WAS REMOVED, THE FLOORS WERE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE-ATTACH THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN WINE COOLER TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT ATTACHED TO THE CEILING DUCT ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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 CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 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/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD,
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May 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 LIVE SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING/WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. 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/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 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 FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT READING ANY SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA
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Sep 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All refrigeration units throughout the kitchen areas must be up and running capable of maintaining 40f or below,frozen 0f of below.Critical violation 7-38-005(A).No citation issued.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: low temperature Dishmachine in kitchen area must be connected as required for proper sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils.Critical violation 7-38-030.No citation issued.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Entrance doors to the premises must be rodent-proofed all accross the bottoms to prevent pest entry.Serious violation 7-38-020.No citation issued.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage dumspster area not maintained and missing some lids on said dumpster.Serious violation 7-38-020.No citation issued.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Seal openings around pipes in the dry storage rooms,remove peeling paint at ceiling areas at rear kitchen.walls and ceilings must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation hoods over cooking equipments in kitchen areas,ventilation inside the toilet rooms not workling also water leak at base of faucet 2 comp sink, and at sprayer at dishmachine area must be repaired as required.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers are needed inside all refrigeration units and a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The River Walk at Kendall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The River Walk at Kendall on file is from Oct 12, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The River Walk at Kendall?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The River Walk at Kendall.
Has The River Walk at Kendall's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The River Walk at Kendall have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The River Walk at Kendall 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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