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HIGH RISK

KENKEE RESTAURANT

2129 S CHINA PL, Chicago, IL 60616

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

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

SafeScore

59/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Mar 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

24 total

facility
625%
contamination
625%
other
417%
hygiene
313%
temperature
28%
chemical
28%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Code 10

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN BOTH KITCHEN AREAS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Code 38

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINKS FREE AND CLEAR OF ITEMS FOR PROPER USEAGE.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE SPLATTER DUST AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND OTHER MATTER.

Code 55

MinorOther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Code 57

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES.

Code 49

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SECOND FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SYSTEM SERVICED AND CLEANED.

Code 56

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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.