Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN THE REAR MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES INCLUDING BAR STAFF MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 31, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LID FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER/BIN IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL TOP/LID OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, OFFICE CLOSET AND INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.
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Jul 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN BOTH REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND LEVEL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT THE PREP AREA AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALAD REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN SALAD REACH IN COOLER.
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Jan 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD: COOKED RICE WITH MIXED COOKED VEGETABLES STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 48.9F, RICE PAN HAD A LABLE OF 1-25-21 TO 1-26-2021. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 8,VALUE 10 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ADDITONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH ROOM. UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL UNDER MOP SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH CEMENT,WHICH PRESENTLY IS CRACKED,UNEVEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE OR PROVIDE WALL TILES. ALSO BROKEN CAULKING WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MOP SINK AND WALLS. REMOVE REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Dec 10, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE FOR REPSONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS SHOULD BE LABELED WITH 7 DAY DATE OF CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ON MENU FOR STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR ALL POTENTIALLY UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK ITEMS SUCH AS FLOUR AND SUGAR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK DIRT ON CAULK OF 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR SWING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT ON BACK PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE ENVIRONMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING ON THE TORTILLA MAKER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND/OR REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME LIGHT BULBS WITH MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE U-JOINT OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DISH ROOM
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT MAINTAINED.PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM UPPER PART OF THE UNIT TO ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS AT DISH ROOM MUST BE INVERTED.CLEAN DISHES ON HALLWAY/DINING ROOM IN PUBLIC VIEW MUST BE COVERED OR INVERT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY GREASE ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE THE OVEN.NO ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELVES AND OVENS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DISH ROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN GROUT,AND GROUT WITH BLACK SLIME ON WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EAST WALL,NEED TO CLEAN AND RE-CAULK AREA.
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Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 22, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION/BAR AREAS NOT SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION/DOOR ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT BAR AREAS. MUST SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE/COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena.
Has Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena 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 Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kie-Gol-Lanee Comida Tradicional Oaxaquena is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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