Kie-Gol-Lanee

2901 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Korean

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kie-Gol-Lanee seven times, with records going back to 2021. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UTENSILS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, SUCH AS WARPED PLASTIC OR CHIPPED METAL, AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLE AROUND FAUCET AND POSSIBILITY FOR SPLASH OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE RISK OF SPLASH BEHIND WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AREA AND BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 27, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE PEST CONTROL OR A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM AN ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Feb 1, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 10, 2021

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING ALSO MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO MENS HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Sep 8, 2021

License

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.0 F AND 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kie-Gol-Lanee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kie-Gol-Lanee on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kie-Gol-Lanee?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kie-Gol-Lanee.

Has Kie-Gol-Lanee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kie-Gol-Lanee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kie-Gol-Lanee 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 Kie-Gol-Lanee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kie-Gol-Lanee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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