Kite String Cantina

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Inspections

1. Jul 8, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11--- NOTED UNEVEN, POROUS, RAW BRICK BEHIND THE BAR AT THE BEER TAPS. BRICK NOTED WITH SPLASHING STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11--- NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

2. Jul 2, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL OF THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER NOTED AT 89.4F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER WASHBOWLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK NOTED WITH A STRAINER INSIDE AND BEING USED AS A SLOP/DUMP SINK. REVIEWED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGEMENT REMOVED STRAINER FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED CHIPS FOR GRAB AND GO SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR UNABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE WITH AN OPEN GAP ON THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE DOOR ON ALL SIDES.----OPEN 2 INCH GAP UNDER THE LOCKED BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO AN AREA OF NO ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT MAINTAINED BY THE LANDLORD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LINER UNDER THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER OR CARDBOARD UNDER THE LEGS OF THE BASEMENT METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/SLOP SINK BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED UNEVEN, POROUS, RAW BRICK BEHIND THE BAR AT THE BEER TAPS. BRICK NOTED WITH SPLASHING STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----INTERIOR WALLS AND SURFACES IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED RAW WOODEN 2X4 WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN, PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CEILING VENT IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACKS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE BAR AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. MANAGER REMOVED.

3. Jun 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

4. Aug 23, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING THE SELF-SERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA NOT EQUIPPED WITH THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE THE UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED A BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

5. Aug 16, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING THE SELF-SERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA NOT EQUIPPED WITH THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE THE UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED A BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/15/2021, REPORT #2500280 #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56 NOTED BLOWN OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

6. Apr 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE (NON COMMERCIAL) ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT AND DATED WITH USE BY DATE LONGER THAN 48 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED WAS ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION DUCK THIGHS ABOUT 6 LBS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR REDUCE OXIGEN PACKING OF TCS FOOD DUCK THIGHS. MUST BE OBTAINED A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE.TAGGED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #29.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED BLOWN OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

7. Aug 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED ONE INCH OPENING ON SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR WALLS ON COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jun 24, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.11 MOLDY CAULKING AROUND THE ATTACHED SPLASH GUARDS AND FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 BASEBOARD COVING AT THE BASEMENT FREEZER AREA NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/RE-SEAL. : 6-501.114 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

9. Jun 14, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE ICE/WATER CONTACT AREAS IN THE UPPER RESERVOIR AND LOWER BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     PREPARED BULK LIQUIDS IN BASEMENT BAR SMALL WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MOLDY CAULKING AROUND THE ATTACHED SPLASH GUARDS AND FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     BASEBOARD COVING AT THE BASEMENT FREEZER AREA NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/RE-SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

10. Sep 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10# OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.4F TO 58.4F. TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 10,VALUE 60. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE

11. Apr 18, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jul 12, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.