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Kismet Table

June 10, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NOTED THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED N THE REAR KITCHEN IS LOCATED BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR BEING CONSTANTLY BLOCKED BY THE OPEN DOOR, A LAUNDRY BASKET AND HANGING CLOTHES. ALSO NOTED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A PREP/SLOP SINK AND WASHING/RINSING DISHES AT THE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISH RACK AND ALL CLEAN, DRYING DISHES FROM THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THAT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: TWO DISH MACHINES ON SITE NOT OPERATIONAL/NOT BEING USED. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED/OPERATIONAL AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H BY WRITTEN REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
    code 16
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A 1/2 CASE OF RAW EGGS ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN BEING STORED WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BAGS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F. REVIEWED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR TCS FOODS. ALL EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    code 37
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
    code 45
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: NO ACCESS TO A UTILITY SERVICE SINK. PREVIOUS SINK IS LOCATED IN AN INACCESSIBLE AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITHIN THE FACILITY. • NOTED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A PREP/SLOP SINK AND WASHING/RINSING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED RAW WODDEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.-----MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.----ALL NEED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGING IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
    code 56
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-30-25 REPORT #2626301. #37-3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--NO LABEL ON RETAIL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR SUCH AS MEATBALLS, MARINARA, PORK RAGU, EMPANADAS, PORK RAGU. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION. IE:BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING ANY ALLERGENS.#57-: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 30, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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