Food Safety Report: Kiss The Cook Bbq, 4001 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA.

4001 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 60624 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 25, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 190. 3f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed fly strips hanging in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from prep area.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed worn and deep grooved cutting boards. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and grease spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, holding units, prep tables, sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed missing hot water handle on utility sink. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed propane tanks stored in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all propane tanks and unused equipment in storage area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup on walls, light shields and duct equipment in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing grout on floor tiles near 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing filters inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training available. All food handlers must provide food handler training.

Source: chicago.gov