MAR 30
2026
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KABOB KING GRILL.
EAT. 81/100
2305 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT KILLER DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE PLACED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEVICE FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ONLY USE APPROVED INSECT KILLING DEVICES INSTALLED BY THE PEST COMPANY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER DOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, SPICE MIXERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE LEFT HAND SIDE BATHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO LARGE AREAS OF PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT WHERE NECESSARY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 242025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL AS COVERS FOR PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOORS AT DINING ROOM, PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
JAN 172025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 17
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN PRODUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.
JAN 102025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2025
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SELF SERVICE TABLE AT DINING ROOM WITH READY TO EAT FOODS- HOT RICE, MEATS, ETC. NOT PROTECTED, NO SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO COVER READY TO EAT FOODS AT SELF SERVICE DINING ROOM TABLE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN PRODUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE SODA/WATER FROM FLOOR ON DINING ROOM FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER ABOVE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE ADDITION VENTILATION HOOD FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LITGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED/PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB SHIELD.
JUN 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 21
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SMALL HOLES ON WALLS BY HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL.
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MAY 232022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT CAN SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.
OCT 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HARD BOILED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 60.3F. ALSO OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 68.5F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CUSTOMERS WALKING INTO ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT WEARING A MASK. ALSO OBSERVED MANAGER AT FRONT REGISTER NOT WEARING A MASK. Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. 7-28-060. UNSAFE AND UNSANITARY PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 192021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TWO TORN RUBBER GASKETS(FAR LEFT AND RIGHT) AT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SERVICE STATION COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA MAINTAINING LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND EXTERIOR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN ALLEY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 192019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE SHELVINGS AND CARTS IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE 3 COMT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,RE PANT AND SCRAPE OFF PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN BASEMENT WHERE WATER HEATER IS LOCATED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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