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Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley

339 N Dearborn St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 4, 2026

6

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 4, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR KITCHEN AND DISH AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES. 1 SINK MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 73.8F AND OTHER SINK MAINTAINING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 70.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED 1 SHELLSTOCK TAG ON SITE FROM OCTOBER OF 2025. TAG WAS NOT DATED WITH DAY LAST ITEM WAS USED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE SHELLSTOCK TAGS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
  5. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES: SOAP DISPENSER AT SERVER STATION HAS BROKEN BATTTERY AND 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH HAS TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  6. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  7. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF CARBON AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  8. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  9. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. #60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2627537 DATED 11/24/2025: #58 " OBSERVED (2) TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  11. #61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2627537 DATED 11/24/2025 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 4, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2026ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 24, 2025ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2025ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2025License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2025LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley — questions

Did Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley pass its last health inspection?
Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley at 339 N Dearborn St was inspected on Mar 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley?
The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR KITCHEN AND DISH AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES. 1 SINK MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 73.8F A
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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