⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE

400 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 1094556

21
Total Inspections
12
Passed
3
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2025 Inspection

November 4, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 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. I...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2025 Inspection

September 23, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2024 Inspection

October 16, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN E...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2024 Inspection

October 8, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PERSON ON SITE PROVIDED VOIDED AND INVALID CIT...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2023 Inspection

December 4, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2022 Inspection

March 24, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 COOLERS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2022 Inspection

March 17, 2022• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+12 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2020 Inspection

August 11, 2020• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR, SERVER STATION, AND MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2020 Inspection

April 14, 2020• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THEY NO LONGER HAVE OYSTERS ON SIT...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2019 Inspection

September 10, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS STORED FACING UP, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PRVENT CONTAMINATION.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2018 Inspection

October 23, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 1, 2017 Inspection

September 1, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous foods without proper labels throughout coolers in kitchen. Must label al...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2016 Inspection

November 17, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE PAPER PEELING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED M...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2016 Inspection

February 8, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2015 Inspection

March 16, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO KNOWN FOOD SOURCE. FOUND CONTAINER OF OYSTER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON THE CONTAIN...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2014 Inspection

May 27, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SALAD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE READING 60.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEM...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2013 Inspection

July 11, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DAMAGED DOORS RUBBER GASKET AT SEVERAL PREP AREA COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RUSTY SHELF NEXT TO D...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2012 Inspection

July 20, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 7, 2011 Inspection

July 7, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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