JAN 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KAZE SUSHI & THAI.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
5957 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 12, 2026 · passed with conditions
3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 93F IN WALK IN COOLER AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 PM. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES SHRIMP WAS COOKED AT 12 PM. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 84F IN WALK IN COOLER WHILE COOLING DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 PM. CHICKEN WAS COOKED AT 12 PM. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS FROM 135F TO 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS APPROX. COST $25.00.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SAUCES STORED IN BOTTLES AT SUSHI PREP STATION WITHOUT ANY LABEL. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHT(FAR LEFT) AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JAN 132025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14--OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SUSHI CUTTING BOARDS. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D)--OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP ON SHELVES LOCATED AT SUSHI BAR. MUST STORE PLATES INVERTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-403.11--OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' JACKETS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
JAN 62025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SUSHI CUTTING BOARDS. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP ON SHELVES LOCATED AT SUSHI BAR. MUST STORE PLATES INVERTED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TRASH OVERFLOWING AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' JACKETS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
FEB 272024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 21
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 142023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MANTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED ("RAW") OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2552945 DATED: 03/16/2022 #51--FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/21/2023.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (03/16/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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