Conditional

Kizin Creole

2311 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645

Restaurant ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 7, 2026

Kizin Creole was last inspected on July 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

July 7, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found no dump/preparation sink at bar.must provide.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 6-13-25 inspection #2619201.violation 58. Observed one food allergen certificate has expired also observed one food manager without food allergen certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have valid up to date food allergen training certificates.priority foundation.citation issued.7-42-090.must provide.

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up inside 3-compartment sink left side compartment. Must clean interior of 3-compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one food allergen certificate has expired also observed one food manager without food allergen certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have valid up to date food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Some bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed manager must label all bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink leaking at faucet base. Must repair and maintain 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor at dining area around dining room handwash sink. Must keep floor dry and clean at dining room floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease build up on ventilation hood and filters. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers are not provided for all cold-holding units. Cold/hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety shall have at least one thermometer in an easily viewed location.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Utensils stored in the wait station before entering the kitchen has food contact surface facing upward. The facility must invert utensils.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Foil is used as lining for shelves. The facility must remove and replace with a smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing caulking located at 3compartment sink. The facility must ensure to caulk sink is adjacent to the walls at all sink fixtures throughout the facility and must ensure all surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler certifications are not provided on-site. All food handler employees who do not have a city manager certificate must obtain a food handler certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: The current allergen certificate has expired for the city food manager. All city-certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice at premises. Observed about 30 mice droppings along walls at garage storage areas. Found 10 mice droppings along walls at waiting areas. Priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-020a. Must remove droppings and notify pest control operataor.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found previous core violations not corrected from report dated 7-25-18 inspection # 2185044. Violation 47. Observed exterior of 2 door stand up refrigerator in kitchen with insulation exposed and handle broken. Must repair exterior of refrigerator and maintain. Observed interior top of reach in chest freezer in garage door dry storage room with missing insulation. Must repair interior of chest freezer door and maintain. Violation 60. Observed basement filled with clutter/ litter/ personal items. All items in basement and garage door/dry storage room must be sorted through. All items no longer in use or not related to the business must be removed from property and all remaining items need to be stored 6 inches off floor and 6 inches away from walls. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: - found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 60lbs of raw chicken at 55.0f valued at $80 within refrigerator that had an ambient air temperature of 63.4f. Food was voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no dating and labeling system in place. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerator containing 60 lbs of raw chicken at an ambient air temperature of 63.4f cooler was tagged during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths on counter.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of 2 door stand up refrigerator in kitchen with insulation exposed and handle broken. Must repair exterior of refrigerator and maintain. Observed interior top of reach in chest freezer in garage door dry dtorage room with missing insulation. Must repair interior of chest freezer door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of all refrigerators need to be cleaned and santized. Observed prep tables all unclean. Observed soda dispensing area and ice storage area in front service area unclean. Must clean and santize all food contact surfaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of all refrigerators and microwaves must be cleaned in detail and maintained.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement filled with clutter/ litter/ personal items. All items in basement and garage door/dry storage room must be sorted through. All items no longer in use or not related to the bussiness must be removed from property and all remaining items need to be srored 6 inches off floor and 6 inches away from walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Broken handle at two door reach-in cooler(left door) at west wall of the kitchen,,need to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Items stored on floor at first floor storage room and both basement area(north)(pots,pans,containers,boxes,cutting boards etc.) must elevate 6"off the floor and keep organized.

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:found a large pot of cooked mixed vegetable stored on top "off" burner stove at temp of 60f-62f and 64.6f,food was cooked at midnight per owner statement and lefted on top said unit. Found pastries filled with cooked chicken stored under the lamp at serving window at temp of 58.6f to 58.8f. Found two packages of shredded cheese at temp of 49.6f and two packages of whole cheese at temp of 52.3f stored inside reach in cooler.food was discardd and denatured.pounds 104,value 2035 critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food(ice)not protected during storage.we(owner and i)absorbed black and white slime substances on both interior panels of ice bin dripping from above part of the unit were ice is made.ice is used for human consumption.owner unable to open top part of the ice machine,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain unit. Must leave top part of the unit opened to be checked upon re-inspection. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Broken handle at two door reach-in cooler(left door) at west wall of the kitchen,also broke handle at white reach-in cooler at storage area,north area of the storage,need to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.no splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and three compartment sink in the kitchen.instructed to install splash guard.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up at bottom and side of the white chest freezer south area of the storage by the kitchen,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Items stored on floor at first floor storage room and both basement area(north and south)(pots,pans,containers,boxes,cutting boards etc.) must elevate 6"off the floor and keep organized.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Food debris on south-east wall by the three compartment sink and one compartment sink,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Broken hot water handle(unable to provide hot water)at one compartment prep sink in the kitchen,instructed to repair cause. Leaking pipe under three compartment sink(wash compartment),instructed to repair,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers in kitchen/prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gaskets on 2-door cooler on west wall in prep area, and on the deep freezers in the rear. The use of aluminum foil and cardboard are prohibited. Instructed to repair gaskets. Discontinue use of aluminum foil and cardboard and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Also floors inside mop closet and rear staircase leading to the basement are dirty. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls throughout kitchen/prep area with dust accumulation and food debris. Stained ceiling tiles throughout the premises. Instucted to clean, sanitize, repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lights in front dining area, mens and womens toilet rooms. Instructed to install working lights and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in womens toilet room no t working, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the following areas; behind the front customer counter, storage racks in the kitchen/prep area, and basement has excessive clutter. Instructed to organize, clean and sanitize. Remove items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored on the floor, next to the 1-comp sink in the kitchen/prep area. 13 lbs of beef, valued at $50, at 49f; 59 lbs of pork, valued at $47, at 52.2f, and 60 lbs of goat, valued at $179 at 54.4f. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food. Instructed to hold potentially hazardous cold foods at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in basement with black slime like substance on the interior panel,possible contamination. Instructed to discard ice, do not use until machine has been cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP# 1506734, DATED 10/7/2015. VIOLATION #32; Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #33; non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION# 34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers in kitchen/prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gaskets on 2-door cooler on west wall in prep area, and on the deep freezers in the rear. The use of aluminum foil and cardboard are prohibited. Instructed to repair gaskets. Discontinue use of aluminum foil and cardboard and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard at exposed hand sink in kitchen/prep area detached. Interior of microwaves are not clean. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout dining area to have sticky substance. Also floors inside mop closet and rear staircase leading to the basement are dirty. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls throughout kitchen/prep area with dust accumulation and food debris. Stained ceiling tiles throughout the premises. Instucted to clean, sanitize, repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lights in front dining area, mens and womens toilet rooms. Instructed to install working lights and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in womens toilet room no t working, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the following areas; behind the front customer counter, storage racks in the kitchen/prep area, and basement has excessive clutter. Instructed to organize, clean and sanitize. Remove items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at main kitchen and basement/rear storage areas.excessive food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter boxes,old equipment,etc. At basement/rear storage. Basement/ rear storage must be cleaned and organized.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves in kitchen under the counter and behind the rack were juice boxes are stored, instructed surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken rubber gasket inside the two door refrigerator in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found pipe behind the equipment in the kitchen dirty with grimes and food debris instructed to clean

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint by the one compartment sink,and wall above the prep table surface not smooth, instructed to remove and paint by the said sink and provide smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material above the prep table in the kitchen

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No back flow preventer device provided at mop sink,instructed to provide. No cold water provided at one compartment sink used for prep in the kitchen,instructed to provide. Water slowly draining at front exposed hand sink, instructed to repair.

  15. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

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