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KAYAO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KAYAO 1252 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60610 Restaurant
May 16, 2024 License License #2961466
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMTERS IN ALL SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON TWO GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN REAR COMPARTMENT OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED WHITE PLASTIC FILM ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR, PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER AND RINSE SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FILM NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORRISON OF BROWN AND BEIGE METAL FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METAL FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER SO THAT THEY SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORRISON OF BROWN AND BEIGE METAL FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METAL FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER SO THAT THEY SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections