Kusanya Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 20, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in prep area with a build-up of black substance on interior ice maker and surfaces, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board at prep cooler with discoloration and deep cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

2. Apr 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: All employees in the food prep area and food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints while in the food prep area, handling and serving food. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Lower surface of the freezer/refrigerator in the basement with food, stains and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls in the prep area with food stains and dirt around the prep cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. -clean and maintain floors in the basement and on the first floor in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Basement area with clutter in the front of the basement. Instructed to eliminate clutter, organize the area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Mar 20, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the thermometer in the basement refrigerator not properly working. Instructed to replace thermometer and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all employees in the food prep area and food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints while in the food prep area, handling and serving food. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the water pressure in the customer's toilet room low. Instructed to increase and maintain pressure.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the vent above the customer's toilet room with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 29, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the rear employee toilet room in the roasting prep area and the exposed handwashing sink in the roasting prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes cluttered in the basement area. Instructed to remove or organize said boxes to eliminate harborage points for pest.

     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: Observed a certified food manager with an expired city of chicago food service manager certificate on site. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with an up-to-date original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an expired allergen training certificate on site. Instructed manager to retake course and maintain records on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jan 21, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers without hair nets/restraints. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside one of two toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Mar 11, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations