KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY.

Chicago Health Dept

339 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

4 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR KITCHEN AND DISH AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES. 1 SINK MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 73.8F AND OTHER SINK MAINTAINING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 70.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED 1 SHELLSTOCK TAG ON SITE FROM OCTOBER OF 2025. TAG WAS NOT DATED WITH DAY LAST ITEM WAS USED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE SHELLSTOCK TAGS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES: SOAP DISPENSER AT SERVER STATION HAS BROKEN BATTTERY AND 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH HAS TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF CARBON AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2627537 DATED 11/24/2025: #58 " OBSERVED (2) TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2627537 DATED 11/24/2025 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 24

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED COLLARD GREENS WITH TURKEY AT 54.2F, GUMBO AT 50.7F, JERK SOUP AT 44.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 120#'S OF FOOD WORTH $950.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED (2) TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JUL 28

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-204.12--OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR ICE BINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

JUL 22

2025

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER FOR TCS FOODS.OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 90.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND -0.0F FOR FREEZER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT BAR HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR ICE BINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE MEZZANINE 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILESIN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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