KING'S BOWL.
1500 N CLYBOURN AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 17 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 272025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
JAN 222025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BEVERAGE ROOM NEXT TO PIZZA STATIO. (SODA DISPENSER, KEURIG, TEA MACHINE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IF NOT BEING USED TO HELP PREVENT HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS AND OR PEST.
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHEILD BROKEN OVER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL HAZARD.
MAR 202024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
MAR 62024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINKS ACROSS FROM BOWLING LANES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AND ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO HOODS. OBSERVED MIDDLE HANDSINK NOT WORKING IN REAR MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDSINK IN REAR MEN'S WASHROOM. NOTE THERE ARE TWO OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR MEN'S WASHROOM.
OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 242023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR SODA GUN DISPENSERS THROUGHOUT THE BAR IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 172023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR SODA GUN DISPENSERS THROUGHOUT THE BAR IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BAR (MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 20); KITCHEN DISH AREA (MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 10). FACILITY MUST WORK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CIATION ISSUED
6-201.11: OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL AND STAINING ON THE FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOPS AT BOWLING ALLEY BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 282022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX RESTROOM AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA FLOORS HAVE HEAVY SOIL AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL AND STAINING ON THE FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOPS AT BOWLING ALLEY BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN HOOD HAS TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING BULBS.
DEC 212022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
"OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED."
"OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED."
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX RESTROOM AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA FLOORS HAVE HEAVY SOIL AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL AND STAINING ON THE FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOPS AT BOWLING ALLEY BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN HOOD HAS TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING BULBS.
MAR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SERVER PICK UP READY TO EAT FOOD(LUXURY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH) AT EXPOSITION STATION IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID FOOD. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH STRAINER AND CUP IN BAR AREA( LEFT AND RIGHT BAR).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVES SAID ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED .
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THREE OUT OF THE FOUR HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA (LEFT AND RIGHT). ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED ALL (2) LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES AT MAIN BAR (LEFT & RIGHT) INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM (PARTS PER MILLION) AT TIME OF INSPECTION.CHEMICAL SANITIZERS THAT ARE USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TOMATO BISQUE, SAUTEED MUSHROOMS, PAR-COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PIZZA CORN SALSA) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL STORED DIRECTLY ON EITHER SIDE OF THE LEFT BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HAND SINK TO PROTECT BEVERAGES, OR MOVE BEVERAGES AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE HAND SINK.
APR 102017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
IN BOTH LADIES RESTROOMS FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT RUNNING A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS TO WASH HANDS. TIMERS ARE RUNNING BETWEEN 5 TO 8 SECONDS WHEN TIMERS SET OFF TO RUN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO FOUND SAME AS ABOVE THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE MOST NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS HAVE HAND WASHING SINKS RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CLEANERS AND SANITIZERS AT THE MOP SINK AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE LABELED CLEANING PRODUCTS.
OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITH LONG BEARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER REMOVE BEARD OR USE A FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOUND A WET WASH CLOTH SITTING ON COUNTER TOP AT THE BAR AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS UNTIL USED.
DEC 122016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS,BAR AREAS AND STORAGE AND JANITORS CLOSETS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
EXPOSED BRICK AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN DISHWASHING AREAS.
REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.ONLY COPIES PROVIDED AT THIS TIME--XEROX COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE,ONLY ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILINGS AND VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALL CEILING TILES THATB ARE NOT IN THROUGHOUT FACILITY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL WORKING VENTILATION.
OCT 232015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 FACILITY IS NOT IN OPERATION NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED ALL CEILING TILES THATB ARE NOT IN THROUGHOUT FACILITY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL WORKING VENTILATION.
MUST INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
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