Taste of Kawayan

Chicago Health Dept

4859 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 6

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE BLOCKED BY CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO BLOCK HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREIVIOUS VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMEPRATURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($50) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH SOIL BUILD UP INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING, AND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS WITH SOIL BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING. 2ND SINGLE PERSON TOILET ROOM IS AVAILABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROGUHOUT KITCHEN AND BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER.

MAR 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA CLOGGED WITH GREASE AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINK. PLUMBER WAS CALLED ON SITE AND SINK WAS UNCLOGGED. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WERE RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE DISHES AND UTESILS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594435 DATED 5/13/24 NOT CORRECTED, INCLUDING #57 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MAY 13

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WARPED AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILINGS OF RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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