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K TOWN FOOD I, INC

402 S KOSTNER AVE · Chicago, IL 60624

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for K TOWN FOOD I, INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303291

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135780

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. STORE SERVES ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES, CHILI AND BEEF NACHOS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE DELI PREP AREA AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS. MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975652

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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: CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970727

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION( PREMISES SELLS ITALIAN BEEF, NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT, AND SLICES LUNCH MEAT). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE-SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND/OR PAINT ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS AND WHERE SURFACES ARE CHIPPED. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(HAVE TO TURN WATER ON FROM VALVES UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ARTICLES AND STOCK IN REAR SECTION OF BASEMENT AND ON SALES FLOOR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584131

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF, NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT, FRESH RAW MEATS AND SLICING OF DELI MEATS). OWNER HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED 6/1/13. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER; MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; REPLACE OR REPAIR THE FAUCET KNOB.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325264

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1367456

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT, ITALIAN BEEF, SLICING READY TO EAT MEATS AND SELLING FRESH MEAT) AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GO TO MALCOM X VAN BUREN AND WESTERN ROOM 0214 FOODSERVICE AND SANITATION AND PAY THE THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS. ITALIAN BEEF 156.3F SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THEY HAVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNITS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174226

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT, ITALIAN BEEF, SLICING READY TO EAT MEATS AND SELLING FRESH MEAT) AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECERTIFY ASAP AND UPDATE HIS CERTIFICATE.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON OCT. 22, 2010. MUST POST SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DISHRACK ABOVE THREE COMP SINK FOR STORING DISHES. THREE COMP SINK HAS A DRAINBOARD BUT IT IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR DISH STORAGE.

  • 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. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, SEAL AROUND PIPE IN WALL IN REAR BY THE FREEZER, PROVIDE A COVER TO THE ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR ABOVE FREEZER, FINISH WALL BEHIND FREEZER AND SEAL HOLE IN WALL, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ITEMS (DISHES)STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. KEEP SINK FREE FROM CLUTTER AND USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE OF WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419806

Location recorded for this inspection · K TOWN FOOD I, INC · 402 S KOSTNER AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60624

128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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