Kabob

3951 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2010
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Kabob, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 19, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Kabob's record stops at Oct 19, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Kabob is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391241
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//NEED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391241
41
86
Oct 7, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
41
70
Sep 28, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//MUST HAVE LICENSE EXTERMINATOR LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FOR NEW BUSINESS
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE NEW PAPPER LINING FOR MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN STORAGE IN PREP AREA./MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMP. SINK & STOVE UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//AROUND GREASE TRAY/UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE/INSIDE CABNET IN RESTROOM /INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE NEXT TO MOP SINK
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.//NEED THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER & FREEZERS ON SITE.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//CLUTTER NEED CLEANING & REMOVE DEBRE OUT OF BASEMENT WERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED.
41
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kabob last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kabob on file is from Oct 19, 2010. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kabob?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kabob.

Has Kabob's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kabob have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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