JUN 28
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HEALTHY KIDS KITCHEN.
BEAT. 31/100
4189 N CLARENDON AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 28, 2024 · passed
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19---- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUN 202024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 5 IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER UNDER THE DISH ROOM PREP TABLE, 5 TO 10 ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOLERS AND METAL RACK SHELVING. 10 TO 15 IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER BEHIND THE GLASS DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A FAN COVER IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR EXIT AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
APR 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
FEB 32021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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JAN 272021FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2021
FAILED
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING THE PAPER TOWEL THUS EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO DRY THEIR HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WORKING HAND WASH SINK DISPENSER, PAPER TOWEL OR DRYING EQUIPMENT FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY THEIR HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM, ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND ON FLOOR AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
MAR 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF HEALTHY KIDS ESTABLISHMENT WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS, A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE, A CONTINUOUS TOWEL SYSTEM THAT SUPPLIES THE USER WITH A CLEAN TOWEL, OR A HAND DRYING DEVICE THAT EMPLOYS AN AIR-KNIFE SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS HIGH VELOCITY, PRESSURIZED AIR AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY RESTOCKED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CLEANED AND REMOVED ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED DIRTY TOWELS AND APRONS STORED IN LAUNDRY BAGS IN FRONT OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LINENS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM FOOD RESIDUES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR WITH OPERATING LIGHT AND CLEAN CEILING TILE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, BURGERS AND OTHER FOODS THAT MAY BELONG ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OPEN HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 82019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, BURGERS AND OTHER FOODS THAT MAY BELONG ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TORN/DAMAGED RODENT PROOFED STRIP. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE OPENING AROUND THE DOOR KNOB OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF FRONT DOOR. SEAL/CLOSE OPENING AROUND DOOR KNOB OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT FLY AND RODENT ENTRY FROM BOTH.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 5 ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ON WALLS AND ON FLOOR. 6 LIVE ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD UNDER ABOVE SHELVING. 6 LIVE ROACHES ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING. LIVE ROACHES EXITING FROM OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND OPENING IN BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND SMOKER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER SHELVING AND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA AND REAR PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----OPEN HOLES, CREVICES IN THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OPEN HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT WINDOW SILS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 212018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 21
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT MOP SINK. REPAIR CAUSE
JUN 262017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. ALSO, OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AT DISHWASING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.(LABEL HEALTHY KIDS).7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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