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Kama

1560 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
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58/100

Mixed record — 1 of 4 inspections passed

Inspections
4
1 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-17
Pass Rate
25%
1 failure
Score
58/100
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Failed 1 inspection (2024)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
2025-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Excessive dark slime buildup was noted on the ice maker interior surfaces; instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Found several cooked food items in the walk-in cooler with no discard date. The items included cooked lamb, chicken, and gravy, all of which had been stored for more than 24 hours. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to install.

2024-06-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-05-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BAR AREA, THE DRY STORAGE AREA, AND THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

2023-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF OLD COBWEBS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED GRILL AND COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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