RecordWell Data

Kitchen And Cafe

355 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

28cited violations
3serious tier
13inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2510745
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
2024240
2023381
2022230
2021120
2019261
2018121
2017100

Inspections

  1. Sep 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH WASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING, AND SANITIZING KETTLES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 16, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. May 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOKED MEATLOAF IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 STORED COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND STORE FOOD PARTIALLY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIP PANS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AND REAR MAIN COOK LINE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED COMPRESSORS OF SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Aug 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM UNDER CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

  5. Aug 21, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A MOLDLIKE AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INSIDE OF ICE MAKER SHOOT (FOOD CONTACT SURFACES) AND INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES WHERE SODA AYRUP IS DISPENSED. SAID EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS TUNA @55.0F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATOES @ 46.0F,4 LBS SLICED DELI MEAT 52.0F, 1.5 LBS OF HUMMUS @49.0F, 1.5 LBS GUACAMOLE @51.0F, 1.5 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE @47.9F, 3 LBS COUS COUS @50.0F, 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @ 47.8, AND APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS OF PREPARED DELI SANDWICHES RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F- 55.6F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN DELI SANDWICH PREP, SALAD BAR AND COLD HOLD UNITS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW. T ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY PIC. TOTAL COST OF ITEMS IS $300. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM UNDER CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

  6. Apr 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Heavy dust build up on walk-in cooler drain line insulation, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Broken insulation at walk-in cooler cold lines causing condensation, instructed to repair and maintain.

  7. Mar 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Feb 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hand washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inadequate insects control, found about 50 live fruit flies scattered through out dish room, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Fan covers in walk-in cooler with dirt and dust build-up. instructed to clean and maintain.

  9. Apr 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PANINI PRESS IN RETAIL/DELI AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED RUST LIKE ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN GRILL AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  10. Jul 15, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      - OBSERVED SOME CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

  11. Mar 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF THE ICE MACHINE PORTION OF THE SODA DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED FOOD BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA & SANDWICH STATION'S PREP AREA. OBSERVED 4 PIZZAS HELD AT 74.6F-76.9F AND COOKED VEGETABLES HELD AT 58.4F-70.1F. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 1.5# AND A VALUE OF $7. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" ITEMS (COOKIES AND CUPCAKES) OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION HAS BEEN GIVEN TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIME/DEBRIS IN AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE FAR SIDE OF THE CAFE SERVING LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  12. Feb 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- GRILLED ONIONS AT 118.0 F, COOKED VEGETABLES AT 110.2 F. FOUND SAID FOODS ON TOP OF WARMER TABLE TOP AT FRONT SERVICE LINE WHICH HOLDS HOT FOODS SET AT OVER 140.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 10, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.