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HIGH RISK

KASAMA

1001 N WINCHESTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

56/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

May 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

13 total

other
323%
hygiene
215%
facility
215%
pest
215%
contamination
215%
temperature
215%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 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.

Code 29

MinorOther

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: HACCP PLAN FOR CURING MEAT NOT ON SITE. Refer to violation #29.

Code 32

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.

Code 40

MinorOther

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

Code 44

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker on second floor, instructed to install.

Code 51

MinorPest

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Live pottery plants placed in food production area, instructed to separate.

Code 55

MinorContamination

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Mop bucket stored too close to clean pots and pans rack, Instructed to keep away.

Code 39

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixtures.

Code 56

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from May 2025 โ€” 318 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.