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O KITCHEN

624 W LAKE ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for O KITCHEN 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
2534774

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365701

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN SPACE BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY PLUMBING FEATURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312350

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312118

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159464

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE 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 pre portion sauces, dill yogurt, red pepper, red shug and red wine vinaigrette, in prep cooler without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that all foods must be properly labeled and dated once removed from bulk containers. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Must maintain it all times.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed foil used as liner on interior surfaces of flat top grill. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159344

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed 12 inch by 18 inch portion of glass sneeze guard missing from front prep counter sneeze guard area, at time of inspection. Informed manager that foods must protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Instructed manager to install missing sneeze guard by re inspection date. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre portion sauces, dill yogurt, red pepper, red shug and red wine vinaigrette, in prep cooler without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that all foods must be properly labeled and dated once removed from bulk containers. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Must maintain it all times.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed foil used as liner on interior surfaces of flat top grill. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159252

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116666

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116439

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed hand sink in dish area without soap. Must provide soap and a sanitary means to dry hands at each hand sink at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected. Observed no barrier between customer area (and front door) and main kitchen prep area. Observed no barrier between customer seating at front counter and prep area with prep sink, 1 comp sink, fryer and grill. Must provide barriers between customer area/ front door and kitchen. Must provide sneeze guard on counter between customer seating and prep table/equipment. Must be in compliance with sneeze guard guidelines. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed 1-2 inch gaps along bottom of front and rear exterior doors. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must make front and rear exterior doors tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found large gaps along edges of metal door of floor grease trap. Must seal to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing ceiling tile in office. Must provide to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078260

Location recorded for this inspection · O KITCHEN · 624 W LAKE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2550110.

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