Kabobchi
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2022
90
Score
Kabobchi has been inspected eight times since 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 19, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kabobchi dates to Sep 19, 2022.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “all food employees have food handler training”, which has been cited three times.
Kabobchi's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Sep 19, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AND CHOPPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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90
Jun 9, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12--OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP ON CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP ON CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Sep 20, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKLAVA STORED AT REGISTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS STORED NEARBY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463321 ON 12/3/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#37) 3-602.12: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. (#49) 4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES. (#56) 6-501.14: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. (#58) 2-102.13: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKLAVA STORED AT REGISTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS STORED NEARBY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 3, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
Nov 25, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, WOOD CABINETS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROWN BEHIND, ALONG SIDE AND IN FRONT OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE COVING IN PLACE ON BASE OF ALL WALLS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND PROPERLY ENCLOSE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT
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86
Nov 21, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD BEING PREPARED OR STORED IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PRINTED AND RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ITEMS IN MENU WITHOUT ASTERISKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, WOOD CABINETS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROWN BEHIND, ALONG SIDE AND IN FRONT OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE COVING IN PLACE ON BASE OF ALL WALLS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND PROPERLY ENCLOSE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kabobchi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kabobchi on file is from Sep 19, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kabobchi?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kabobchi.
Has Kabobchi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kabobchi have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kabobchi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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