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MAIN KITCHEN

8535 W HIGGINS RD · Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MAIN KITCHEN on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335665

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN · 8535 W HIGGINS RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659666

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN · 8535 W HIGGINS RD

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 Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods is being served and prepared-Meat Sauce at 142.1 F on serving line. Instructed Director that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label exterior of all containers.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Can opener attached to prep table, interior panel of ice machine and cutting baords not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor drains in prep area not covered. Instructed to cover all floor drains.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving tile along wallbase in areas has broken or missing tile. Instructed to replace and seal all holes.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Exposed handsink in employees cafeteria installed next to prep counter. Instructed to install shield between sink and prep counter.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handler, several employees and staff walk through-out kitchen not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all staff and food handlers must wear proper hair restraint at all times in prep areas.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419718

Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN KITCHEN · 8535 W HIGGINS RD

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: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BY THE MILK DISPENSING AREA, TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY DUST AND CONTAMINANTS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: (ONE OF THE 2 ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR MISSING PART OF THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE ICE MACHINE COVER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE WARMER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE COFFEE SERVING AREA. CEILING VENT RUSTED AND NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE THE SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST. CRACKED TILES ON THE WALLS AT THE END OF THE PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED SINK IN THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE LOADING AREA BY THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60631

104 of 135 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 34350.

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