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CHICAGO KALBI

3752 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHICAGO KALBI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625952

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- LID OF THE REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM THE METAL SIDES OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE WOOD AS FLOOR COVER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

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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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625763

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CUPS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AS FOOD SCOOPS IN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LID OF THE REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM THE METAL SIDES OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE WOOD AS FLOOR COVER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625174

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

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
2604546

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604232

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA "NOT-IN-USE" AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING GRILL AND REPLACE 2 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603680

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598213

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587083

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586842

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR LOW-TEMP DISH MACHINE THGAT IS NOT USED MEASURED AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER MEASURES AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM AND A MAXIMUM OF 150 PPM. NO DISHES WERE WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025; NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS OBSERVED IN COOLER. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586156

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563847

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this 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
2563471

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO KALBI · 3752 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). TECHNICIAN ARRIVED (CORRECTED ON SITE) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT FAUCET NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES (BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE) IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN (INFRONT OF THE GRILL).

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How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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