The James Kitchen & Bar
616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)
Last Inspected
2018-08-14
What You Should Know
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 5 inspections
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Types of Issues Found
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 1×
⚠ Chemical Safety serious 1×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 1×
Inspection History
2018-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SAID BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SIGNS POSTED AT EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SIGNS AT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWLS.
serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOOD LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-07-03 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A EMPLOYEE HEALHT POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE VOMIT AND DARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP SERVICE AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER #1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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