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Town Kitchen

2002 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
American
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Town Kitchen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Town Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 16, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“* certified food manager on site” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Town Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF,CHICKEN AND P0RK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FREEZER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE POETENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLE TRAINING CERRTIFICATE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE PACKAGES OF CIGARETTES ON THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND A CAN OF CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN IN THE COMMON HALLWAY BY THE DOOR OF THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED THAT NO EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTES MUST BE VISIBLE AND THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE ISSUED 7-32-020 C.
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Nov 3, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Town Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Town Kitchen on file is from Mar 16, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Town Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Town Kitchen.

Has Town Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Town Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Town Kitchen 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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