Kisha's Kitchen

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Inspections

1. May 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

2. May 14, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A FULL, LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     FOUND THE WIPING TOWELS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     FOUND THE LARGE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT DUMPED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     FOUND CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2623451 DATED 09/08/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #49. OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51. OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. #53. OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

3. Sep 8, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED SHELVING RACK HOLDING STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER AIR VENT IN REAR AREA CAUSING DUST BUILD UP ON ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, COVER OR REMOVE FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORAGE ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

4. Aug 29, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ( APPREARS TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. INFORMED THEY MUST HAVE WORKING HAND WASHING SINK IN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED SHELVING RACK HOLDING STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER AIR VENT IN REAR AREA CAUSING DUST BUILD UP ON ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, COVER OR REMOVE FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORAGE ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

5. Jul 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

6. Mar 13, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Mar 6, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT ABLE TO BE TESTED DUE TO NO ELECTRICAL HOOK UP FOR UNIT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     REACH IN COOLER AT 47.2 DEGREES AIR TEMP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING OUT FROM UNDER REACH IN COOLER AND 1 ALMOST DEAD ROACH IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL REVIST AREA AND MAINTAIN ROACH FREE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF COVERS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN DRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     COVING IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN