Tanor Kobob
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2017, Tanor Kobob has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 9, 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 four violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Tanor Kobob's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSRVED FLY TAPE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REQUEST PEST CONTROL TO PLACE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE PREP/BATHROOM AND DISH AREA WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND REAR NON-FUNCTIONAL WALK IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS ARE OPENING UP AT SEEMS OF EACH OTHER IN DISH, TOILET ROOMS, AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, RUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AREA OF MISSING TILE IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNDER COOLER. OBSERVED MISSING TILES FROM WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN MIDDLE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN ON SITE.
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Oct 5, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ASH THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Jun 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 120LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN 52.1F, 26LBS OF BEEF SKEWERS AT 53.2F, 5 LBS OF FALALFEL MIX 56.7, 8LBS OF BEEF SHAWARMA 51.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 159LBS AT $625. 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: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY AT FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMON FOOD NAME LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING SALT, SUGAR, HERBS/SPICES WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ITEMS STORED IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COCO COLA REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP NEAR GRILL AS WELL AS BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AS WELL AS HOT BOX LOCATED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS FRONT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ESPECIALLY IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON SITE WHILE OPERATING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMON FOOD NAME LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING SALT, SUGAR, HERBS/SPICES WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ITEMS STORED IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COCO COLA REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP NEAR GRILL AS WELL AS BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AS WELL AS HOT BOX LOCATED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS FRONT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ESPECIALLY IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON SITE WHILE OPERATING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER (SOAP) NOTED AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. 6-301.12 **PF** HANDDRYING PROVISION NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (DEVICE, DISPOSABLE TOWELS, ETC) AT EITHER FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK OR REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER WORN BEYOND REPAIR, DEEP, DARK, PITTED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING FAUCET FOR HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT CURBED CLEANING FACILITY . INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS ON LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.
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Jan 4, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Observed food and debris on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout dish room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Observed front ventilation unit, above cook line area with dust and grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris inside light shield in dining room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and and maintain at all times. Observed missing accessible panel in dish room area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Observed low lighting in rear dish washing area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting. Maintain at all times. Observed burned out lights in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times. Observed no light shield covers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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Dec 27, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food and debris on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed front exposed hand sink inoperable, no hot water at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintained at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout dish room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed front ventilation unit, above cook line area with dust and grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris inside light shield in dining room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and and maintain at all times. Observed missing accessible panel in dish room area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed low lighting in rear dish washing area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting. Maintain at all times. Observed burned out lights in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times. Observed no light shield covers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tanor Kobob last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tanor Kobob on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tanor Kobob?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Tanor Kobob.
Has Tanor Kobob's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tanor Kobob have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tanor Kobob 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 Tanor Kobob inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tanor Kobob is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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