Kenkee Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Kenkee Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2019. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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 26, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN BOTH KITCHEN AREAS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINKS FREE AND CLEAR OF ITEMS FOR PROPER USEAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE SPLATTER DUST AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND OTHER MATTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SECOND FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SYSTEM SERVICED AND CLEANED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.2F, 5LBS OF BEEF AT 49.8F, AND 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED COOLER UNIT DURING INSPECTION. COOLER UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT 41F AT THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE RACKS ON THE FIRST FLOOR PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/SERVING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS IN THE 2ND FL WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER IN THE 2ND FL PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FL WITH CHARRED DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1ST FL HAND WASHING SINK IS LOOSE AND LEAKS WATER FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS. -WALLS AND CEILING IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION PANELS IN THE 2ND FL PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE SINK OR CONTAMINATION TO THE HAND SINK FROM THE TWO COMP PREP SINK; MUST INSTALL .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR OUTSIDE IN THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE SINK OR CONTAMINATION TO THE HAND SINK FROM THE TWO COMP PREP SINK; MUST INSTALL .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR OUTSIDE IN THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 1, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER FROM WASHROOM AREA TO KITCHEN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION TO FOOD BY CUSTOMERS USING WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER IN AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE SINK OR CONTAMINATION TO THE HAND SINK FROM THE TWO COMP PREP SINK; MUST INSTALL .
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR OUTSIDE IN THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 12, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO THE NOODLE STATION; MUST INSTALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AS WELL AS REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIME. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE ON SECOND FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA DOES NOT EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET NECK AT THIS SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING, LIGHT SHIELD AND VENT OF THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF SOAP AND WATER CONTAMINATION TO NOODLE STATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR ALL FOOD CUTTING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (DOOR HANDLES) WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 7, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR ALL FOOD CUTTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (DOOR HANDLES) WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 18, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER AND STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kenkee Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kenkee Restaurant on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kenkee Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Kenkee Restaurant.
Has Kenkee Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kenkee Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kenkee Restaurant 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 Kenkee Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kenkee Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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