1. Illinois small cities
2. Illinois smaller cities
3. Illinois
4. Chicago, IL Restaurants

Business Info

Restaurant: Kingston Mines
Address: 2548-2550 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Jul 5, 2011

Score
(the higher the better)
100

Add photo of this business × Description:

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Kingston Mines, 2548-2550 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 »

First Name:

Last Name:

Your position at this restaurant:

E-mail (will not be displayed publicly)   

Phone: (will not be displayed publicly)

Corrected or new information:  (50-4000 characters, will be displayed publicly)

Type the code shown:

Your IP address 3.143.248.211 will be logged.

Violation descriptions and comments

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT TOOL ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6' OR ABOVE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE NOZZLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. SINK AT THIS TIME HAS SPRAY ARM ONLY.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE DISPOSABLE DISHWARE STORAGE AND DRY FOODS STORAGE IN HALLWAY STORAGE TO BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES ABOVE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR HOT HOLDING WARMER USED FOR PARTIES.

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL AND INSIDE ICE RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE AND WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. IS CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-27-10 #154251 NOT CORRECTED.#33- MUST CLEAN HOT HOLDING WARMER USED FOR PARTIES.#35- MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES ABOVE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE.#36- LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE AND STORED PAPER FOOD CONTAINERS.#38- MUST PROVIDE NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS, SINK HAS SPRAY ARM ONLY.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE BULK FOODS FROM FLOOR 6' OR ABOVE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOKED LINE COOLER,ALL REAR STORAGE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING THIS INSPECTION.

CORRECTED 5-12-10
VIOLATION REMAINS
VIOLATION REMAINS
VIOLATION REMAINS
VIOLATION REMAINS
VIOLATION REMAINS
VIOLATION REMAINS

VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 5-12-10
VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 5-12-10.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT WHILE CLEANING FLOOR DURING INSPECTION.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. ESTABLISHMENT INFESTED WITH RODENTS AND DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED. APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 RAT DROPPING ALONG WALL IN NORTH DINING ROOM/BAR. 30 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND NORTH END BAR UNDER SINK AND BEHIND ALL COOLER. 5 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION ROOM IN REAR ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ALL UNITS. 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN 'GREEN ROOM'. 10 BEHIND MAIN BAR. 10 TO 20 RAT THROUGHOUT FRONT MAIN STAGE AND DINING ROOM ALONG BASE BOARDS. 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT.DRAIN FLIES NOTED AT FRONT MAIN BAR AND AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS AND FLIES AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME. GARAGE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION ROOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTSIDE ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAINS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL REFIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP. NORTH BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, DIRTY GLASSES. MUST CLEAN.COOKS LINE HOOD DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED. ALL HOLES, OPENINGS IN ALL CEILINGS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE SEALED. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER ALL BARS ETC. FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WALLS AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, DROPPINGS. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS/CREVICES. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6' OR ABOVE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN ARE NOT CONNECTED,STILL WORKERS ARE PRESENTLY INSTALLING WALL TILES.INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL EQUIPMENTS, IN WORKING CONDITIONS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. COOLER ARE NOT TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON COOLERS AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES REMAINS CLOSED
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES FROM BUILD UP DUST,ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GROUT WALL TILES IN KITCHEN.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST NOT USE BUCKET UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CATCH WATER SPILLAGE FROM OPEN DRAIN TRAP. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PLUMBING AS NOT TO SPILL ONTO FLOOR. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM SAME SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR UTILITY MOP SINK OR REMOVE HOSE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF ALL REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL DISPOSABLE DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review

Please note that defamatory statements might be against the law. As soon as you visit any website, your IP address is available to that site.

Would you recommend Kingston Mines to others? (optional)

Yes

  

No

Add photo of Kingston Mines (optional)

Add more info about the restaurant »

Takes reservations:

Yes No

Accepts credit cards:

Yes No

Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

Good for groups:

Yes No

Good for kids:

Yes No

Delivery:

Yes No

Take-out:

Yes No

Waiter service:

Yes No

Outdoor seating:

Yes No

Wi-Fi:

Yes No

Good for:

Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Dinner Late Night

Alcohol:

Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

Noise level:

Quiet Average Loud

Ambience:

Casual Classy Dive-y Hipster Intimate Romantic Touristy Trendy Upscale

Has TV:

Yes No

Caters:

Yes No

Wheelchair accessible:

Yes No

Live music:

Yes No

Scenic view:

Yes No

Gluten-free friendly:

Yes No

Vegan friendly:

Yes No

Cuisines:

Afghan African American Argentinian Asian Austrian Bagels Bakery Barbecue Bolivian Brazilian Breakfast & Brunch Buffet Burgers Cajun & Creole California Caribbean Chicken Chilean Chinese Coffee Colombian Cuban Delicatessen Desserts & Ice Cream Dim Sum Diner Dominican Donuts Eastern European Ecuadorian El Salvadoran English & Irish Ethiopian & Eritrean European Fast Food Filipino Floribbean French Frozen Yogurt Gastropub German Greek Guatemalan Hawaiian Honduran Hot Dogs & Sausages Indian Indonesian International Italian Jamaican Japanese Korean Kosher Latin American Mediterranean Mexican Middle Eastern Modern American Moroccan Nicaraguan Noodle Shop Nuevo Latino Organic Pakistani Peruvian Pizza Portuguese Pub Food Puerto Rican Russian Salad Sandwiches & Subs Seafood Smoothies Soup Southern & Soul Southwestern Spanish Steakhouse Sushi Tacos Tapas Tea Teriyaki Tex-Mex Thai Turkish Uruguayan Vegetarian Venezuelan Vietnamese Wine Bar

About You

Your nickname:
I have read, and agree to the Terms of Service

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

	Log in»  |   Register - it's free and very quick!
Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
	Show my IP address (3.143.248.xxx) to everybody
	Leave your signature» Clear Make my signature public

Send Review!

Recently added reviews

Name	City	Users' Rating
J J Fish & Chicken	Chicago, IL
Harolds Chicken	Chicago, IL
Adam's Ribs	Chicago, IL
Kostner Food Basket	Chicago, IL
Pete The Greek Restaurant	Chicago, IL
Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade	Chicago, IL
Mcdonalds	Chicago, IL
Ming's Chop Suey	Chicago, IL
Deborah's Place Ii	Chicago, IL
Moses Butcher Shop	Chicago, IL

1. Illinois small cities
2. Illinois smaller cities
3. Illinois
4. Chicago, IL Restaurants