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Gao's Kabob
July 27, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings10
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE FROM THE PERSON IN CHARGE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED TO SHOW NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC NOT COVERED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION; INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED THE WALL AND CEILING INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WHERE NEEDED. THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LOWER WALL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES WHERE NEEDED. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. SOME STANDING WATER ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AND BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 3, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
Source: Chicago Data Portal.