Pass

Tanor Kobob Inc.

2304 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 30, 2026

Tanor Kobob Inc. was last inspected on July 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

July 30, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed expired allergen training. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical12 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in dishwashing area(handwashing sink was removed). Instructed manager to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in dishwashing area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep/storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small plastic container used as dispensing utensil in cooked rice. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing 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: Observed damaged gaskets on cooler doors. Instructed manager to replace damaged door gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in women washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on walls and floors in prep, storage, and dishwashing areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in front counter, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to replace missing light shields.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training. All employees handling food and equipment must provide valid food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsrved fly tape in rear dish area. Instructed person in charge to remove and request pest control to place insect control device in area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold hold units with food debris and residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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 debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceilings tile panels in the prep/bathroom and dish area water stained ceiling tiles at the display area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in rear dry storage and rear non-functional walk in cooler areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted walls are opening up at seems of each other in dish, toilet rooms, and prep areas, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the prep area, dry storage, and dish area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person on site with foodservice manager training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease, rust, and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, reach in coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large area of missing tile in front cooking area under cooler. Observed missing tiles from wall next to three compartment in middle dish area. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for food handler employee on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to instruct employee to obtain food handler training and retain on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, reach in coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's washroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tiles in front prep area near hood exhaust system. Instructed person in charge to replace/repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up on floors of food debris and ash throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policies on site. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at sink in rear storage area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 120lbs of cooked chicken 52.1f, 26lbs of beef skewers at 53.2f, 5 lbs of falalfel mix 56.7, 8lbs of beef shawarma 51.0f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 159lbs at $625. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 55.3f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

      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 wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, reach in coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained tiles in ceiliing directly at front of facility. Instructed to replace smooth and easily cleanable ceiling surfaces. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no common food name labels on bulk food containers containing salt, sugar, herbs/spices when items are removed from original packaging. Items stored in rear on shelving units . Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken gaskets on upright coco cola refrigeration unit in front prep near grill as well as broken door handle. Must repair and maintain in good condition.

      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 excessive dried food debris inside unused refrigeration units in rear storage as well as hot box located in front of facility. Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces while not in use.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained tiles in ceiliing directly over food prep area as well as front facility. Instructed to replace smooth and easily cleanable ceiling surfaces. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout premise. Instructed to replace burned out light bulbs especially in front prep area where food is prepared, under ventilation hood. Must maintain adequate lighting on site while operating and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem themometer on site for testing internal temperatures of food. Isntructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no common food name labels on bulk food containers containing salt, sugar, herbs/spices when items are removed from original packaging. Items stored in rear on shelving units . Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken gaskets on upright coco cola refrigeration unit in front prep near grill as well as broken door handle. Must repair and maintain in good condition.

      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 excessive dried food debris inside unused refrigeration units in rear storage as well as hot box located in front of facility. Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces while not in use.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained tiles in ceiliing directly over food prep area as well as front facility. Instructed to replace smooth and easily cleanable ceiling surfaces. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout premise. Instructed to replace burned out light bulbs especially in front prep area where food is prepared, under ventilation hood. Must maintain adequate lighting on site while operating and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing cleanser (soap) noted at handwshing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. 6-301.12 handdrying provision no hand drying provision (device, disposable towels, etc) at either front prep handwashing sink or rear prep handwashing sink. Instd to provide same at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

      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: Cutting board at prep cooler worn beyond repair, deep, dark, pitted surface. Instd to replace cutting board and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing faucet for hot/cold running water under city pressure at curbed cleaning facility . Instd to provide and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing lightshields and endcaps on lights in dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of hood not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain for verification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Observed food and debris on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout dish room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Observed front ventilation unit, above cook line area with dust and grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris inside light shield in dining room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and and maintain at all times. Observed missing accessible panel in dish room area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Observed low lighting in rear dish washing area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting. Maintain at all times. Observed burned out lights in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times. Observed no light shield covers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed front exposed hand sink inoperable, no hot water at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintained at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food and debris on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout dish room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front ventilation unit, above cook line area with dust and grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris inside light shield in dining room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and and maintain at all times. Observed missing accessible panel in dish room area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed low lighting in rear dish washing area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting. Maintain at all times. Observed burned out lights in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times. Observed no light shield covers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

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