The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. OWNER DISCARDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE TOP METAL PORTION OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR AND LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER OR TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING FOR CLEAN STORED DISHES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE MIDDLE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA ABOVE 2-COMAPARTMENT SIINK. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED TO PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS EGGS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #23117711 ON 9-4-19. #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL PRESET DINING ROOM TABLE SETTINGS WITH EXPOSED TABLEWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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 AT THE DISH AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN WINE STORAGE CLOSET.----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR AND THE RAW WOODEN FLOOR MIXER STAND IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE OR AS A SPLASH GUARD ON METAL RACK SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE TWO-COMPARTMENT AND LARGE LEAK UNDER THE SAME SINK ONTO THE FLOOR AND IN A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL PILED PLASTIC MILK CRATES FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Sep 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES OPENED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND WALKED OUTSIDE, THEN CAME BACK IN AND WASHED HANDS AT THE PREP SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AT THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES MOVED FROM THE PREP TABLE, OPENED THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALSO WENT OUT WITH SAME GLOVES AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA AND CONTINUED TO PREP WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS WITH MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER OR WHEN CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF KABOBS/EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREA AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK BAR OF THE BROADWAY ENTRANCE BAR AND BEHIND THE BAR (CATALPA ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 18, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-24-17 INSPECTION # 2052304. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE COOLER.MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2016
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS AND REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OPEN GAPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIPPING ON ALL DOORS AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HANGING/FALLING TAPE AND INSULATION FROM THE LEFT CEILING NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REMOVE/RE-SEAL EXHAUST PIPING INSULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS, OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE GLASS DOOR, TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA. UNUSED COOLER IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED OR REPAIRED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen.
Has The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen 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 The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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