Ken and Barb's
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Ken and Barb's, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Englewood facility scores 78, putting Ken and Barb's on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on prep, expo, and cook line, reach in handles soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink on shelf in dish area without a lid. Observed employee putting on lid on drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed secondary microwaves solid with food splatter inside. Observed employee cleaning microwaves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers, gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on 5 gallon containers 2 with food debris still on handles of containers, put away clean. Observed operator remove containers and putting into dish in dish to re wash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers put away clean. Observed operator removing labels and putting into dish to re wash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in drawer at expo station and on line with food spillage.
22-16-4
70
May 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching hat and clothing. Had to be told to wash hands and change gloves. Observed cook washing hands after given direction. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with food stains on them.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen, food build up on back side of handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on storage shelf, above prep table. Observed operator move drink to proper place. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in prep room with dried on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice incintainer with out label. Observed cook putting on label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 28, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook wiping hands on a wiping cloth **Repeat Violation**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back entrance mop area **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put in holder for clean, it was soiled on blade. Observed Chef removing , cleaning,and putting through dish **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand washing sink in dish washer area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple service ware items not stored with handles up in dishwasher area put away clean
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone, speaker, chargers, BB gun stored on shelf above prepping station in prep room. Observed Chef removing said items and storing in proper location **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard restraints in place **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple bus pans stacked on drying rack wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on dry storage racks above cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.observed dumpster lids open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in bar area some utensils stored handles down. Observed bartender correcting and storing handles up **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
35
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with date last served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: The tags still need date mark. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in dish area on the floor and in case of trash bags on shelves under dish machine and observed at least 5 in back prep room on floor. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with date last served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade as soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle above slicer in kitchen. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and water bottle on prep table next to slicer. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dish washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on hood vents. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in handle of flat top grill. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee dry food scale on shirt before it was returned to food preparation. **Warning**
24-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ken and Barb's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ken and Barb's on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ken and Barb's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ken and Barb's.
How does Ken and Barb's compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Ken and Barb's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 78.
Has Ken and Barb's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ken and Barb's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ken and Barb's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ken and Barb's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ken and Barb's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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