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KEN'S

10522 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports No Entry for KEN'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646353

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386334

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PIPING SHALL BE COVERED AND FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE AND CONTINUE REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILE UNDER DISHMACHINE IN PREP AREA NEED RE-GROUTING. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268339

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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 ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL KIT, SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON PREMISES OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WHAT APPEARED TO BE FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BULKS CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED TO EASILY IDENTIFY WHAT IT CONTAINS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CIELING IN KITCHEN ENTRANCE OFF THE HALLWAY WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PIPING SHALL BE COVERED AND FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED OR WAS PRESENTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261799

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130033

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WOOD AND TILE FLOORING UNDER DISH MACHINE DAMAGED. MUST SEAL/REPLACE. ALSO FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING AREA OF SALAD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL ALL CRACKS IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE OF ARTICLES EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129770

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION # 38- STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #1770215 DATED 5-05-2016 INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WOOD AND TILE FLOORING UNDER DISH MACHINE DAMAGED. MUST SEAL/REPLACE. ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING AREA OF SALAD PREP AREA..MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL ALL CRACKS IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE OF ARTICLES EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116995

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102489

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770215

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL SIVERWARE AT TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS(DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS, BOTTLE CAPS, ETC). SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE(SPILLS).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOPS HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BAR AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576089

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE FROM CONTAMINANTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE THE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE BEVERAGE LINES IN THE BAR AREA OR REROUTE LINES. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL THE COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED, MOLDY LIKE CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532345

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401739

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AROUND STORAGETHRU-OUT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151218

Location recorded for this inspection · KEN'S · 10522 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS.

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165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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