RecordWell Data

Kasama

1001 N WINCHESTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

30cited violations
3serious tier
7inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2709474
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025180
2024253
2023120
2022290
2020160

Inspections

  1. May 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      No variance available on site for in-house sausage making where curing agents are used ( sodium nitrite ) instructed manager to discontinue special process until obtaining the appropriate variance from the office of CDPH. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 15 lbs of pork sausage are taged for condemnation.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      HACCP PLAN FOR CURING MEAT NOT ON SITE. Refer to violation #29.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Mop bucket stored too close to clean pots and pans rack, Instructed to keep away.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handler not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker on second floor, instructed to install.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Live pottery plants placed in food production area, instructed to separate.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixtures.

  2. Apr 30, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Apr 19, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM NEAREST PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF RICE ($10) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 1 DOOR M3 COOLER AT TOP OF STAIRCASE GOING TO PREP KITCHEN AREA WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED GASKETS ON 1 DOOR M3 COOLER LOCATED AT STAIRCASE TOP NEAR PREPKITCHEN WITH TORN AND WORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES FILLED PAST CAPACITY WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND TO ENSURE THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IS MINIMIZED TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Nov 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT DOWNSTAIRS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Mar 2, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  6. Feb 3, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE 2ND KITCHEN (LOCATED UPSTAIRS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE 2ND KITCHEN (LOCATED UPSTAIRS) SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHLORINE AND QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE FOR MONTHLY CHECK OF DISH MACHINE AND PROVIDED CHLORINE AND QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KITS WHILE SANITARIAN STILL ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO RECORD OF WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

  7. Mar 17, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ONE OF 2 EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RAW, UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED TO COVER ICE CHEST LOCATED IN BAR AND ON TABLES BEING USED FOR SEATING ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED A STANDING COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED A STANDING COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH A TORN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MAKER LOCATED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND LABEL OR INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.