Kawayan
4859 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2952466
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE BLOCKED BY CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO BLOCK HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREIVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMEPRATURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($50) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH SOIL BUILD UP INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING, AND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS WITH SOIL BUILD UP.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING. 2ND SINGLE PERSON TOILET ROOM IS AVAILABLE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROGUHOUT KITCHEN AND BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA CLOGGED WITH GREASE AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINK. PLUMBER WAS CALLED ON SITE AND SINK WAS UNCLOGGED. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WERE RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE DISHES AND UTESILS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594435 DATED 5/13/24 NOT CORRECTED, INCLUDING #57 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Serious
Priority
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May 13, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WARPED AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILINGS OF RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. 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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN 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 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.