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Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant

3700 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614845

Location recorded for this inspection · Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant · 3700 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FIRST UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 1-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198283

Location recorded for this inspection · Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant · 3700 N HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GUN HOLDER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS TO FLOOR DRAIN ON RIGHT SIDE OF BAR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580968

Location recorded for this inspection · Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant · 3700 N HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN INSIDE INTERIOR LID FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER,EXPOSED INSULATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT .

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL AND CORNERS(GRIMES BUILD-UP)KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FAUCET WITH THREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580860

Location recorded for this inspection · Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant · 3700 N HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE IS MADE.ALSO REPLACE WHITE PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,PEELING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS.KEEP RECEIPT. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.FAX #312 746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A ) H000072166-15

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN INSIDE INTERIOR LID FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER,EXPOSED INSULATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT .

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL AND CORNERS(GRIMES BUILD-UP)KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED ALL FAUCET WITH THREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
52259

Location recorded for this inspection · Kit Kat Lounge and Restaurant · 3700 N HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID, ALSO WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF LID.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,AND KEEP GARBAGE LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO58990-15

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-18-09,REPORT #164096 #32 MUST DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE DESSERT COOLER. #32 MUST REMOVE OLD CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR AREA. #34 MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. #35 NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND SYRUP BUILD-UPON WALLS BEHIND ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. #32 MUST REPAIR SIDE (LEFT) OF PREP COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. #34 NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO58990-15

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CLEAN VENT DUST ABOVE STEREO SYSTEM IN DINING AREA.

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305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1044305.

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