Kfire
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Kfire eight times, with records going back to 2020. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN PREP COOLER. CHEESE CURDS 52.3 F, CHICKEN 46, CHICKEN 48.6 F, PORK BELLY 48.8, SHORT RIB 48.7 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (MIXED LEAFY GREENS, CHOPPED LETTUCE, KIMCHI, PREPARED SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 6O LBS VALUED AT $2500 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF PREP COOLER AT 47 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNIT TAGGED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SHUTE ATTACHED TO SELF SERVE FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER IN LOBBY NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND SHUTE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED GREEN AND WHITE WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN KITCHEN/COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR HOLDING WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USES
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Sep 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Nov 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHEESE SAUCE) IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DATED 10/22/22. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 48 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 48 HOURS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Dec 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Jul 10, 2020
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND REPAIR ANY OPENINGS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EITHER UNISEX WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kfire last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kfire on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kfire?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kfire.
Has Kfire's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kfire have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kfire means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kfire inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kfire is inspected around two times per year on average.
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