Kale My Name
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Kale My Name, the earliest from 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kale My Name's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
May 1, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT PIPES OF CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMTENT SINK NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. REPAIR/REPLACE SAID STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE/GRIME AT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.AROUND BOTTOM PART.LIDS RUSTY AND GREASY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP MUST BE SEALED.
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALL TIMES.
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Jul 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CHIPS, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BUILDING (BASEMENT) STORAGE ROOM.
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Aug 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME,LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT "0" PPM. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.(COS).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN WEST UNISEX WASHROOM SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 16, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/8/21 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IS VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Jun 8, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE CAN BE CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER WITH THE LID CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AND SALAD) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TOILET IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE LEFT SIDE WASHROOM. THE TOILET HANDLE IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE TOILET TO FLUSH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET AND MAINTAIN IT FOR PROPER USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE SCREEN CURTAINS AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR OFF OF THE KITCHEN THAT COULD ALLOW FLYING INSECTS TO ENTER INTO THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE AN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 18, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2020
License
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE DINING ROOM OR ANY AREA THAT THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LID ON THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING GREASE TRAP AT THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOORING ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOORING TO BE EVEN WITH EXISTING FLOOR, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH OPEN GAPS, CREVICES, HOLES: AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kale My Name last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kale My Name on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kale My Name?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kale My Name.
Has Kale My Name's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kale My Name have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kale My Name means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kale My Name inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kale My Name is inspected around two times per year on average.
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