Canvass
Sep 2, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
K-Kitchen
131 N Clinton St
Last inspected Sep 2, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was K-Kitchen last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 2, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Nov 2, 2023 to Sep 2, 2025.
- Has K-Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 2, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsComplaint
Dec 9, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official Wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s Notes
Improper thawing of frozen chicken, Found 2 bags of frozen chicken being held in prep sink, Instructed to thaw frozen foods according to health code, ie.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
No test strips available on site for quaternary ammonium sanitizer that is used at dish washing area, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 22, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 2, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source