Food Safety Report: Kindling, 202 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL, USA.

Chicago, 60606 Illinois, United States

Inspectors found several violations during the June 29, 2026 inspection. Significant food safety violations included handwashing sinks that were blocked by equipment or utensils, and two handwashing sinks that did not have soap. The person in charge corrected these issues during the inspection, and a citation was issued.

Inspectors also observed about 40 to 50 small flying insects in areas including the bar, dishwashing area, second-floor bar prep area, and kitchen stairwell. This was cited as a significant food safety violation. Other issues included damp wiping cloths left outside sanitizer solution, a small clean-water plumbing leak, floors soiled with food debris and grease, and a certified food manager missing required allergen awareness training documentation.