Kitchfix

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 11, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago food manager certificate. Instructed management that the person in charge must have a valid city of chicago food manager certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on the two door cooler to the right of kitchen entrace. Instructed to repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains on the carts in both walk-in coolers. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed can opener with leftover dark dry food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitzize, and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on the fan guards in the protein walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods such as chicken is being prepared. Instructed management that a valid city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Apr 27, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 14, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in main prep area covered in grime and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime on caulk around high temperature dish machine and 3 compartment sink located in rear dish washing area. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Aug 22, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Aug 15, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control inside premises. Observed approximately 50 small fruit flies on walls and ceiling in front food preparation area and rear dish washing area. Must clean and sanitize affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to mimize or eliminate flying insect problem. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in food prepra`

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Back flow preventer device not located at the ice machine. Instructed to install a back flow preventer device so that can be located to be service and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in rear cooking area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for a garbage containers inside washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath ice machine and 3-door reack-in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items not elevated 6 inches off the floor/wall in rear storage room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulated inside light shields throughout premises. Must clean and maintain. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling above dish washing area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Mar 6, 2018 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and/or debris.

7. Feb 27, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Found cooked potentially hazardous food stored inside the walk-in cooler at improper temperature: 5 trays of steak at 52.8f and a bag of sausage at 53.4f. Walk-in cooler maintains air temp of 38f. Cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below. Manager voluntarily discarded 20# of food worth $100. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors under the prep table in the kitchen to remove food debris buildup and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean the walls behind the cooking equipment in the kitchen to remove splatter and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vent above the dry food storage in the rear and also dust buildup on the ceiling vents in the washrooms. Instructed to remove dust buildup to provide adequate ventilation and maintain.

8. Mar 8, 2016 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Found cooked potentially hazardous food stored inside the walk-in cooler at improper temperature: portioned sliced steak at temp of 50.2f to 51.9f;portioned rosemary beef at temp of 50.7f; cooked shrimp at temp of 50.5f to 51f; cooked eggs at temp of 49. Cooked mixed vegetables at temp of 49.8f to 51.7f. 4pieces of vegetable lasagan at temp of 46.7f.walk-in cooler maintains air temp of 38f. Cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below. Food discarded and denatured. Pounds 106.25, value:360.04 critical violation:7-38-005(a)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: All pots,pans and multi use utensils stored under the prep tables, must be stored in way that is not contaminating.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Filters above the charcoal grill with debris,instructed to clean and maintain. Some food debris between clean pots under the prep tables,instructed to clean and maintain

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed bike inside the rear storage area,instructed to remove. Also employees personal items must be removed from shelves were food and food container area stored.

9. Mar 10, 2015 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

10. Feb 17, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations