Pings Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pings Kitchen stretching back to 2023. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Englewood restaurants, the typical score is 78; Pings Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands at ware washing area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over oyster sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the oyster sauce to a different location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed incomplete written plan of time as a public health control. Emailed the additional pages of the written procedure.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and egg rolls not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 employee touching soiled apron. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over flour at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw beef on top of the flour and placed in a safe and proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed rice underneath handwash sink exposed to splash. Operator removed the food item to a proper and safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath inside the Make Table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw pork over sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
64
Jun 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70
Apr 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat oyster sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed multiple food items at tray rack by cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing tong at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pings Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pings Kitchen on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pings Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pings Kitchen.
How does Pings Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Pings Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Englewood average of 78.
Has Pings Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pings Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pings 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.
How often is Pings Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pings Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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