Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KINGSTON MINES on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624327
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200739
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955751
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED 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: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS UNDER CANS OF FRUIT JUICES BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN ALSO NOTED CEILIG TILES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT HOT LINE HOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED TILES AND TO PROPERLY INSTALL CEILING PANELS AS MENTIONED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948425
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES PRESENET TO THE CONSUMER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 1 FOOT OF MISSING COVING FROM THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE SILVER FREEZER/COOLER COMBO. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING. OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SODA STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948269
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578578
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE PANTRY. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME/ MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493422
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 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: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. SURROUNDING AREA BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH DEBRIS. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED ALSO. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA BY THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER AND CLOSE THE LID AND CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER LID DURING INSPECTION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS ON THE SHELVINGS OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLDY WOOD BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA, AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAINED. VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1491141
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199073
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED 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: RAW WOODEN WALL SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES ON ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE COOLER.
Complaint-FirePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517432
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 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 food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL DISPOSABLE DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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. INTERIOR OF ALL REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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. MUST NOT USE BUCKET UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CATCH WATER SPILLAGE FROM OPEN DRAIN TRAP. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PLUMBING AS NOT TO SPILL ONTO FLOOR. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM SAME SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR UTILITY MOP SINK OR REMOVE HOSE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154700
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491325
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. COOLER ARE NOT TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON COOLERS AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES REMAINS CLOSED
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. ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN ARE NOT CONNECTED,STILL WORKERS ARE PRESENTLY INSTALLING WALL TILES.INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL EQUIPMENTS, IN WORKING CONDITIONS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES FROM BUILD UP DUST,ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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. GROUT FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
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. GROUT WALL TILES IN KITCHEN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154675
Location recorded for this inspection · KINGSTON MINES · 2548-2550 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
13
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. ESTABLISHMENT INFESTED WITH RODENTS AND DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED. APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 RAT DROPPING ALONG WALL IN NORTH DINING ROOM/BAR. 30 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND NORTH END BAR UNDER SINK AND BEHIND ALL COOLER. 5 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION ROOM IN REAR ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ALL UNITS. 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN "GREEN ROOM". 10 BEHIND MAIN BAR. 10 TO 20 RAT THROUGHOUT FRONT MAIN STAGE AND DINING ROOM ALONG BASE BOARDS. 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT.DRAIN FLIES NOTED AT FRONT MAIN BAR AND AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS AND FLIES AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME. GARAGE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION ROOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTSIDE ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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. ALL REFIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP. NORTH BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, DIRTY GLASSES. MUST CLEAN.COOKS LINE HOOD DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, DROPPINGS. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS/CREVICES. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED. ALL HOLES, OPENINGS IN ALL CEILINGS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE SEALED. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER ALL BARS ETC. FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WALLS AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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. ALL GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAINS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
70
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT WHILE CLEANING FLOOR DURING INSPECTION.
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How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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