KIN SUSHI & THAI CUISINE.

Chicago Health Dept

1132 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4

2026

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STOR PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SOAP SCUM NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING A PLUMBER TO ROD OUT/SERVICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.16 OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED FAN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT/DEBRIS/DUST IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

APR 23

2026

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED PROPERLY IN COOLERS TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY (3 ROACHES) CRAWLING ON THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY CONTACTING PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STOR PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SOAP SCUM NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING A PLUMBER TO ROD OUT/SERVICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FAN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT/DEBRIS/DUST IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUN 9

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 5

2025

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Found 3 live cockroaches on kitchen walls, Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

JUN 20

2024

PASS · 0 violations

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JUN 11

2024

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE COCKROACHES (ADULT AND JUVENILE) INSIDE AND AROUND THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AROUND THE DOOR OF THE OVEN, INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, ON THE LEGS, SIDES AND UNDERSIDE OF THE WOK STATION, THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, AND THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 29

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN EGGROLL THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED RICE AND PEANUT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA , REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.

MAY 25

2022

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 11

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS.

MAY 4

2022

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS WITH APPROPIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION LETTER ON SITE FOR FROZEN TUNA AND OTHER FISH SERVED RAW FOR SUSHI. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZER LEVEL 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CONTACT MAINTENANCE. SANITIZER MUST READ MINIMUM 50PPM. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED RICE BOWLS RICE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 45.8F-44.6F AND CHICKEN AT 66.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD AT COST OF $60. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU PAGES FOR SUSHI AND OTHER RAW/UNDERCOOKED APPETIZERS. MUST PROVIDE ON ALL MENUS (PRINTED AND ONLINE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS.

OCT 27

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEED HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMAR REPORT NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEWS CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 2

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EMPLOYEES TURN ON AND OFF THE HOT WATER FROM THE VALVE AT THE MAIN SHUT OFF UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUL 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB REPORT FOR SUSHI RICE (7 YEARS) WITH NO PH METER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED RECORDS AND/OR HAVE PH METER ON PREMISES FOR TESTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA , REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.

SEP 11

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLENGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FEB 16

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(SUSHI BAR) NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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