KINSLEY BY FAIRGROUNDS.

Chicago Health Dept

1 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

6 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2026
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH WITH LABELING REQUIRING THAT THE FISH BE REMOVED FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING STORED THAWED WHILE STILL IN ITS REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH WITH SUCH LABEL FROM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING UNLESS THAWING AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AND OVEN TO PROVIDE BARRIER TO CATCH GREASE SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH A PHYSICAL BARRIER CONSTRUCTED OF A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Knives wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

JAN 22
2024
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly Trap mounted next to food prep table, instructed to keep away from open food areas.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Spoons at coffee station kept in stagnate water, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or clean empty container. Knife wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

APR 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (EGGS, MEATBALLS) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 09/30/2022 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON THE ICE BUCKET'S TOP WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

AUG 22
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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AUG 11
2022
FAIL 2 violations
Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A MIN. HOT WATER SANITIZE TEMPERATURE OF 18O, AND A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR BARRIER AT CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND COFFEE GRINDER . MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMOINATION BY CONSUMERS.

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