KINNAREE in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/17/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at KINNAREE in an inspection dated 04/17/2023.

Situated at 2415 N ASHLAND AVE, the establishment is part of Bucktown's active food service sector. The Bucktown area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored - Comments: Prep Area Wiping Cloths Must Be Held in a Container of Sanitizing Solution Between Use.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The second violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Single-use/single-service Articles: Properly Stored & Used - Comments: All Stored Items Throughout the Entire Facility: Front Counter, Under Wok Line Under Prep Tables, Sinks Rear Hallway Must Be Elevated From the Floors to Enable Cleaning and Monitoring.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The third violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Interior and Exterior of All Coolers and Freezers Including Door Handles with Food Spillage, Dirt, Ice Build-up, Debris.----all Food and Spice Containers on the Cooks Line Food Cart with Encrusted Food Debris.----interior and Exterior of All Cooking Equipment Including the Woks, Oven, Microwaves Etc. with Excessive Grease, Food Debris and Dirt. Must Clean All and Maintain All.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fourth violation involved sanitization. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Must Not Use Paper Towels As Liner for Shelving.----all Shelving Throughout the Kitchen with Food Spillage Dirt and Grease, Including the Cooks Li. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/17/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.