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KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE

400 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645306

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230139

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: EMPLOYEE OPEN COFFEE CUPS ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD ITEMS

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED. A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN TO OBTAIN. AFTER, A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WILL BE ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DOUBLE DOOR COOLER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081446

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS 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: Observed potentially hazardous foods without proper labels throughout coolers in kitchen. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed several areas in basement where floors is damaged or uneven. Must repair damaged floor to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed floor stained under rack where soda bag in the box are stored. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed several stained, missing, or damaged ceiling tiles in basement. Must repair or replace all damaged or stained ceiling tiles (to prevent pest entry). Must maintain smae.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on the counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975673

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE PAPER PEELING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER (LEFT SIDE COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND MAKE CONSPICUOUS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631483

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AT BAR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528152

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527884

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO KNOWN FOOD SOURCE. FOUND CONTAINER OF OYSTER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ON THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE OYSTER ARE CONSUMED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $8.25,TOTAL 2 LBS.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR WALLS, SURFACES AND PLASTIC TUBINGS WITH PINKISH,YELLOWISH,BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,NOT MAINTAINED. LEAKING IN BETWEEN THE DIVIDER OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLUMBER'S PUTTY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD OR REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH ON COOLER IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN (WITH DUST BUIDL-UP) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ONE OF THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD WITH STAINED IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BAGS OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE TTHE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CEILING PANEL IN THE KITCHEN AND ABOVE THE HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460119

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SALAD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE READING 60.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- TURKEY 59.7F, MUSHROOMS 55.8F, CHEESE 57.7F, TOMATOES 56.9F, CUT PEPPERS 55.9F,SPAGHETTI 45F, PANCHITO 45.5F, MEAT BALLS 123.5F, PASTA 85.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 55LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1139047

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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: DAMAGED DOORS RUBBER GASKET AT SEVERAL PREP AREA COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RUSTY SHELF NEXT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN UTENSILS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134422

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CONDENSERS & FAN GUARDS OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER ARE VERY DUSTY, MUST KEEP CLEAN & MAINTAINED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR BEER KEGS & IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM ARE IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LINOLEUM TILES & THE METAL PLATE IS BROKEN, INCLUDING THE THRESHOLD INSIDE THE COOLER)-MUST FIX.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612327

Location recorded for this inspection · KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE · 400 N WELLS ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUNS STORED IN THE ICE BIN IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPAREATE THE COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE AT ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 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 THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, CLOSET AND CHANGING AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REGLUE THE VINYL BASEBOARD TO THE WALL AT THE SERVICE STATION SO THERE IS NO OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND THE WALL.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

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