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OPEN KITCHENS

1161 W 21ST ST · Chicago, IL 60608

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports No Entry for OPEN KITCHENS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586457

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST 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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522839

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN BREAST IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (51.3F-59.9F) TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OT BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 162 POUNDS VALUED AT $292. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464057

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR OVER HEAD DOOR TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING ON THE WALL LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456557

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR OVER HEAD DOOR TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE POT WASHING AREAS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE MAIN PRODUCTION KITCHEN WITH SINK FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AROUND PRODUCTION LINES WHERE NEEDED AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN THE POT WASHING AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304304

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR OVENS, AND THE CART OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR LARGE VATS BEING USED FOR FOOD PREP/STORAGE, UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13(B) OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL WITH A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE DISH ROOM DUSTY/NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232643

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST 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 POLICY IN PLACE FOR HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AROUND PRODUCTION LINES WHERE NEEDED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028719

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028673

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PRODUCTION AND PREP AREAS AND IN THE WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 58F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPER HANDWASHING AND WASHING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970927

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946357

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631371

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546963

Location recorded for this inspection · OPEN KITCHENS · 1161 W 21ST 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: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PACKAGING AREA.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 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 2897.

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