JAN 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KINDLING-DOWNTOWN COOKOUT & COCKTAILS.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
202 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2025 · passed with conditions
2 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sinks at prep and bar areas, noted food handler rinsing utensils in hand wash sink, placing strainers in hand sink basin. Instructed not to use hand wash sinks for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Previous core violation #44 not corrected from report #2597549 date 7-16-24 (Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils) instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42.090.
JUL 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
High temp conveyor dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, max temp reached is 137f. instructed manager to provide proper final rinse temperature. Machine being used during inspection. Machine tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. Priority violation 7-38-025.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Refer to violation #32.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
No approved variance letter on site for vacuum packaging machine, instructed to obtain, Machine is tagged. No food found that was package during inspection Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Observe a food handler scooping ice from main ice maker with glass cup, instructed manager not to use glass cup as an ice scoop to prevent physical contamination of ice. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Found several bar stools located across from main kitchen prep area exposing food prep counter to customers contamination, instructed manager to install a sneeze guard. priority foundation violation 7-38-005, manager removed bar stools by the end of inspection.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
SEP 122023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE COLD STATION AND PASTA STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VERY LOW TO NO LIGHTING IN THE UPSTAIRS REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 32022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 3
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ELEVATOR AT FOOD BAR WHERE INDENT BEGINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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