Kama

812-816 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Indian
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Kama is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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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
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN REDUCED-OXYGEN PACKAGING ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. TAGGED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CEASE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE EQUIPMENT THAT ADEQUATELY PERMITS SWEEPING AND MOPPING BENEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DUNNAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTABLE WATER LEAK AT THE BASEMENT AREA SMALL WATER LINE (DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL WATER LINE TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING: DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM LISTED SINKS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Sep 16, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE 1ST FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kama on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kama?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kama.

Has Kama's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kama means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.