Kfire Korean BBQ

1241 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Korean

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Kfire Korean BBQ appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE A/C FAN UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE CENTER OF THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

Oct 11, 2023

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED AKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kfire Korean BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kfire Korean BBQ on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Kfire Korean BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kfire Korean BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kfire Korean BBQ 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 Korean BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kfire Korean BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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