JUN 9
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TANOR KOBOB INC..
YOUR CALL. 69/100
2304 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 9, 2025 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 292024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER 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.
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)
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.
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.
OCT 52022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 242021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 24
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 SURFACES)
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JUN 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 DENATURED A TOTAL 159LBS AT $625. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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)
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.
SEP 282020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SEP 212020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2020
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JAN 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS ON LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.
JAN 42018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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 clean and and maintain at all times. Observed missing accessible panel in dish room area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times
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. Maintain at all times. Observed no light shield covers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
DEC 272017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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 maintain at all times. Observed missing accessible panel in dish room area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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. Observed no light shield covers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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