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Kalish

1311-1313 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Indian
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2022
95
Score
Low Risk

Kalish appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kalish dates to Nov 7, 2022.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
49
95
Jun 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
90
Aug 5, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-21-19. INSPECTION # 2320217. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
60
90
Oct 21, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERAURE INDICATOR SUCH AS HOT WATER TEST STRIPS OR MIN/MAX WATERPROOF THERMOMETER TO VERIFY HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REACHED 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
48
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
51
86
Jul 24, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND HAVE ON SITE ALWAYS.
58
78
Aug 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: READY TO EAT FOOD STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE LIQUID STAINED CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES,AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REMOVE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE
32
90
Oct 27, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT COOLER .
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE LEFT WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
35
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kalish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kalish on file is from Nov 7, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kalish?

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

Has Kalish's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kalish 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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