Kaathis

2273 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Indian
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2019, Kaathis has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Kaathis's record stops at Nov 17, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“Allergen training as required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kaathis is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 9, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 38, 39, 53 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2370989 DATED 5/22/2020 NOT CORRECTED:- -38)6-202.15: ABOUT A 1/4" GAPS AT BOTTOM REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST -39)3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. -51)5-205.15:LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PROPERLY, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. -43) 3-304.12: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN USE TO STORE AT KNIFE RACK. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES BEFORE STORING THEM. -53)-501.17:NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM, PROVIDED INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES, WASHED HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS, PULLED UP THEIR PANTS, PROCEEDED TO THE PREP SINK TO WORK ON THE RA CHICKEN, AND WENT BACK TO THE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED BETWEEN TASKS AND MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CHICKEN INSIDE CONTAINER IN THE PREP SINK THAWING WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT FRONT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER AND WASH CLOTHS USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE THE WET WASHCLOTHS AND PLASTIC BAGS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO LEAKING PIPING UNDERNEATH THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED: CHICKEN ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012 MANAGER REPORT ON SITE AT 1:03pm
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - MANAGER REPORT ON SITE AT 1:03pm
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ABOUT A 1/4" GAPS AT BOTTOM REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN USE TO STORE AT KNIFE RACK. MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORE THEM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK,REPAIR/REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM, PROVIDE.
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May 22, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOR A MECHANICAL DRYING UNIT/PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL DRYING UNIT/PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ABOUT A 1/4" GAPS AT BOTTOM REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN USE TO STORE AT KNIFE RACK. MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORE THEM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK,REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,REMOVE PRESENT DUCT TAPE ON PIPES. DO NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEAN OF CORRECTION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM,PROVIDED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOLERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE. PRESENTLY ONLY TWO POSTED
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Aug 8, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, LAMB, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON SAOP AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, or powder. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY IN THE 1-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED STAFF ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW USING COLD RUNNING WATER, MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEP OR ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN PREP, TOILET ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 12, 2019
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CHEMICAL SANITIZE MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZING ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOALTION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SHIELD AT FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA NOT TALL ENOUGH OR AT CORRECT SHAPED TO PROTECT FOOD AT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TALLER SHIELD AS WELL AS INCLUDE "L" SHAPE, AT FRONT PREP COUNTER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kaathis last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kaathis on file is from Nov 17, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kaathis?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kaathis.

Has Kaathis' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaathis have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kaathis means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.