Chicago
69
YOUR CALL

Tanor Kobob Inc.

2304 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
69/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-09
Pass Rate
55%
2 failures
Score
69/100
YOUR CALL
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-09
Failed 2 inspections (2020, 2017)
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 31×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-06-09 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSRVED FLY TAPE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REQUEST PEST CONTROL TO PLACE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-10-29 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE PREP/BATHROOM AND DISH AREA WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND REAR NON-FUNCTIONAL WALK IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WALLS ARE OPENING UP AT SEEMS OF EACH OTHER IN DISH, TOILET ROOMS, AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2023-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, RUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE AREA OF MISSING TILE IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNDER COOLER. OBSERVED MISSING TILES FROM WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN MIDDLE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN ON SITE.

2022-10-05 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ASH THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

2021-06-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFA...

2021-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 120LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN 52.1F, 26LBS OF BEEF SKEWERS AT 53.2F, 5 LBS OF FALALFEL MIX 56.7, 8LBS OF BEEF SHAWARMA 51.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DEN...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. P...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY AT FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.

2020-09-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO COMMON FOOD NAME LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING SALT, SUGAR, HERBS/SPICES WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ITEMS STORED IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COCO COLA REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP NEAR GRILL AS WELL AS BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AS WELL AS HOT BOX LOCATED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WHILE NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS FRONT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ESPECIALLY IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON SITE WHILE OPERATING AND MAINTAIN.

2020-09-21 Fail Canvass
6
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO COMMON FOOD NAME LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING SALT, SUGAR, HERBS/SPICES WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ITEMS STORED IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COCO COLA REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP NEAR GRILL AS WELL AS BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AS WELL AS HOT BOX LOCATED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WHILE NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS FRONT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ESPECIALLY IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON SITE WHILE OPERATING AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER (SOAP) NOTED AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. 6-301.12 **PF** HANDDRYING PROVISION NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (DEVICE, DISPOSABLE TOWELS, ETC) AT EITHER FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK OR REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK....

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER WORN BEYOND REPAIR, DEEP, DARK, PITTED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING FAUCET FOR HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT CURBED CLEANING FACILITY . INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS ON LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.

2018-01-04 Pass License Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: Observed food and debris on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout dish room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: Observed front ventilation unit, above cook line area with dust and grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris inside light shield in dining room area. Instructed manager to detail cl...

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: Observed low lighting in rear dish washing area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting. Maintain at all times. Observed burned out lights in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Main...

2017-12-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed front exposed hand sink inoperable, no hot water at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintained at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed food and debris on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout dish room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed front ventilation unit, above cook line area with dust and grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris inside light shield in dining room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and and mainta...

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed low lighting in rear dish washing area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting. Maintain at all times. Observed burned out lights in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times...

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