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Kababish Bbq & Grill

June 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX 5-10 LIVE ROACHES AT THE FIRE COMPRESSOR SYSTEM ABOVE THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK...OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SHELVING/COUNTER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE SERVING DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE UPON RETURN INSPECTION DATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. ***AREAS MUST BE CLEAR OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY UPON RETURN INSPECTION DATED FOR JULY 2,2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED UP A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. • OBSERVED THE PROTECTIVE LINING ON THE WALL OVER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK PEELING AND WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. • OBSERVED THE FRONT SHELVING AREA WITH RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD AS A MEANS OF MAKING IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER REAR SHELVING, FRONT SERVICE AREA ALL ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING JUST EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN NEW TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
code 58

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Compared with No Entry on June 10, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

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