Kama
1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2917616
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 15, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 8, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OVER 200PPM, (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OF 100PPM.DISHWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2620845 DATED:07/17/2025 #51 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker; instructed to install. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/15/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (7/17/2025) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Excessive dark slime buildup was noted on the ice maker interior surfaces; instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Found several cooked food items in the walk-in cooler with no discard date. The items included cooked lamb, chicken, and gravy, all of which had been stored for more than 24 hours. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to install.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 24, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BAR AREA, THE DRY STORAGE AREA, AND THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 15, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF OLD COBWEBS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED GRILL AND COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.