JUL 8
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KITE STRING CANTINA.
BEAT. 42/100
1851 W ADDISON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 8, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--- NOTED UNEVEN, POROUS, RAW BRICK BEHIND THE BAR AT THE BEER TAPS. BRICK NOTED WITH SPLASHING STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11--- NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
JUL 22024FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2024
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK NOTED WITH A STRAINER INSIDE AND BEING USED AS A SLOP/DUMP SINK. REVIEWED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGEMENT REMOVED STRAINER FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL OF THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER NOTED AT 89.4F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER WASHBOWLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED CHIPS FOR GRAB AND GO SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR UNABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE WITH AN OPEN GAP ON THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE DOOR ON ALL SIDES.----OPEN 2 INCH GAP UNDER THE LOCKED BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO AN AREA OF NO ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT MAINTAINED BY THE LANDLORD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LINER UNDER THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER OR CARDBOARD UNDER THE LEGS OF THE BASEMENT METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/SLOP SINK BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNEVEN, POROUS, RAW BRICK BEHIND THE BAR AT THE BEER TAPS. BRICK NOTED WITH SPLASHING STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----INTERIOR WALLS AND SURFACES IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED RAW WOODEN 2X4 WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN, PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENT IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACKS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE BAR AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. MANAGER REMOVED.
JUN 142023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
AUG 232022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING THE SELF-SERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA NOT EQUIPPED WITH THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE THE UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED A BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING THE SELF-SERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA NOT EQUIPPED WITH THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE THE UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED A BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/15/2021, REPORT #2500280 #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56 NOTED BLOWN OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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APR 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE (NON COMMERCIAL) ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT AND DATED WITH USE BY DATE LONGER THAN 48 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED WAS ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION DUCK THIGHS ABOUT 6 LBS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR REDUCE OXIGEN PACKING OF TCS FOOD DUCK THIGHS. MUST BE OBTAINED A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE.TAGGED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #29.
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 INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED BLOWN OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
AUG 172020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ONE INCH OPENING ON SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR WALLS ON COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 MOLDY CAULKING AROUND THE ATTACHED SPLASH GUARDS AND FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 BASEBOARD COVING AT THE BASEMENT FREEZER AREA NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/RE-SEAL. : 6-501.114 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 142019FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2019
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE ICE/WATER CONTACT AREAS IN THE UPPER RESERVOIR AND LOWER BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREPARED BULK LIQUIDS IN BASEMENT BAR SMALL WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MOLDY CAULKING AROUND THE ATTACHED SPLASH GUARDS AND FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEBOARD COVING AT THE BASEMENT FREEZER AREA NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/RE-SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10# OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.4F TO 58.4F. TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 10,VALUE 60. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE
JUL 122016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 12
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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