Kawayan
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2014, Kawayan has 16 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Kawayan is from Aug 11, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kawayan on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLDING UNITS WILL SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ONE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY WALLS AND CEILING IN DINING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOOD AND FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WORKING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CURRENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE MAINTAINED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS BEING HELD IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVE COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS PORK 54.3F, 55.2F AND 65.8F, BEEF 53.2F AND 53.1 CHICKEN 52.0 AND SHELLED RAW EGGS 50.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD($400/ 53LBS). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PORK ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PORK ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN GOOD CONDITION SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHES ARE HELD BETWEEN USES IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLDING UNITS WILL SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ONE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY WALLS AND CEILING IN DINING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOOD AND FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WORKING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CURRENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE MAINTAINED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT 2 HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS ON DRYING RACKS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES ALONG WALLS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MUST SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN.
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Oct 5, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER (RIGHT SIDE) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOR, SUGAR ETC)
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Jan 8, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 65F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE OPEN DRAIN AT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS WITHOUT OVERFLOWING. MUST REMOVE THE RUSTED SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, AND NET WEIGHT OR CONTENTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND NEXT TO THE FREEZERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL STORED ON THE METAL STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE OVEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOODLES STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH A CARDBOARD BOX UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE OVEN, GRILL, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, WIRE SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN 1 DOOR FREEZER OF EXCESSIVE ICE AND FROST BUILDUP INSIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS USED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS FLOOR MATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE A CLEANABLE MATERIAL AS A FLOOR MAT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL NEXT TO AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FREEZERS. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Aug 7, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOLERS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD STORAGE BIN WITH COMMON NAME (EG SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND MOPSINK IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 11, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS AND DATES FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN RACKS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FAN BLADES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND ON EXTERIOR LEFT SIDE OF ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE WORKING IN KITCHEN AND HANDLING FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR STORAGE/HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Observed employees washing dishes in the three compartment sink and not properly sanitizing them after- sanitizer compartment empty and facility not sanitizing dishes. Instructed facility of proper dishwashing procedure at time of inspection, facility filled the sanitizer compartment during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged items for customer 'grab and go' no labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain with name of product, ingredients, date, and address of production facility.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints upon arrival. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear hair restraints at all times.
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED PORK WITH BEEF BLOOD AT TEMP OF 69.6F TO 71.2F FOOD IN QUESTION WAS STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 37.8F. PER MANAGER STATEMENT PORK WAS COOKED YESTERDAY NIGHT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15,VALUE 24.75 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEWS PAPERS AND CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE MUST USE WAX PAPER OR ANY OTHER FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE EGG ROLLS IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INCLUDED THE REAR PART OF THE SAID EQUIPMENTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ,UNDER AND SIDE OF WHITE REFRIGERATORS,ALSO UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THAT COVER THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN DINING AREA HAS EXCESS DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED ON 10-01-14,REPORT#1424529.PRESENTLY NO EMPLOYEE WITH IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED WHITE RICE HELD INSIDE RICE WARMER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 124.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED OUT OF TEMPERATURE RICE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR MEATS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE FROM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS AND ON FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED OVEN AND OIL CONTAINERS IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNUSED OVEN ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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May 8, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kawayan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kawayan on file is from Aug 11, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kawayan?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kawayan.
Has Kawayan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kawayan have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kawayan 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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