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Kasama

May 28, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: No variance available on site for in-house sausage making where curing agents are used ( sodium nitrite ) instructed manager to discontinue special process until obtaining the appropriate variance from the office of CDPH. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 15 lbs of pork sausage are taged for condemnation.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: HACCP PLAN FOR CURING MEAT NOT ON SITE. Refer to violation #29.
code 32
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: Mop bucket stored too close to clean pots and pans rack, Instructed to keep away.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
code 44
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker on second floor, instructed to install.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Live pottery plants placed in food production area, instructed to separate.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixtures.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 30, 2024: 8 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.