Pass

Kismet Table

2142 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 7, 2026

Kismet Table was last inspected on October 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 7, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wall above 3-compartment sink with chipping paint. Must replaster wall and maintai

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall above 3-compartment sink with chipping paint. Must replaster wall and maintai

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: No access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic does not have sanitation certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at front hand sink. Instructed to provide. Cos

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw animal origin food (raw eggs) directly above ready to eat leafy vegetalbles in 2-door refrigerator. Instructed to store raw food of animal origin below ready to eat tcs foods and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking for ready to eat foods, cooked yellow rice, prepackaged roasted potatoes with meat kabobs, and tabouleh salad held inside of 2-door refrigerator. Ready to eat foods must have a date marking system held for a maximum of 7 days. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness label on cheese and broccoli salad and for roasted carrot and pistachio dip. Instructed the manager to provide the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in food item. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "3/4" opening in corner of back exit door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall above 3-compartment sink with chipping paint. Must replaster wall and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.13--- no access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility. 4-301.16 6-201.11--- noted raw wodden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all needed items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without original city of chicago food service sanitation manager and certificate on site or posted while serving menu items (salads, sandwiches, eggs, etc). Informed person in charge an original city of chicago sanitation certificat must remain posted with certified manager on site during temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are prepared, cooking, and serving during operating hours. Priority foundation violation 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 missing food handlers for employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on site at time of inspection. Report #2638756 6/18/2026. New summary report given and posted priority foundation violation: 7-42-010(b), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.13--- no access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility. 4-301.16--- noted the front prep hand washing sink being used as a prep/slop sink and washing/rinsing dishes. Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink with hot and cold running water at the front food prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- noted raw wooden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all needed items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: : 5-203.13--- no access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility. 4-301.16--- noted the front prep hand washing sink being used as a prep/slop sink and washing/rinsing dishes. Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink with hot and cold running water at the front food prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- noted raw wodden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all needed items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the hand washing sink located n the rear kitchen is located behind the kitchen door being constantly blocked by the open door, a laundry basket and hanging clothes. Also noted the front prep hand washing sink being used as a prep/slop sink and washing/rinsing dishes at the said sink. Instructed to remove the door between the front and rear kitchen, remove all items blocking the sink. Instructed to remove dish rack and all clean, drying dishes from the front prep hand washing sink and provide paper towels at that sink at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Two dish machines on site not operational/not being used. Both machines tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired/operational and inspected by c.d.p.h by written request. Priority violation.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2 case of raw eggs on metal rack shelving in the rear kitchen being stored with employees personal bags at an improper temperature of 66.2f. Reviewed cold holding temperature requirements for tcs foods. All eggs discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk foods must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the rear kitchen, basement and hallway storage must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the front prep hand washing sink being used as a prep/slop sink and washing/rinsing dishes. Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink with hot and cold running water at the front food prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted raw wodden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all need items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees must not store their personal belonging in the rear food storage areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 10-30-25 report #2626301. #37-3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d)--no label on retail packaged food items in refrigerator such as meatballs, marinara, pork ragu, empanadas, pork ragu. Must provide a label with all necessary information. Ie:business name and address, list of ingredients including any allergens.#57-: 2-102.13--observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide.priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d)--no label on retail packaged food items in refrigerator such as meatballs, marinara, pork ragu, empanadas, pork ragu. Must provide a label with all necessary information.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: No label on retail packaged food items in refrigerator such as meatballs, marinara, pork ragu, empanadas, pork ragu. Must provide a label with all necessary information.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizing test kit on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Must have a person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 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 certificates on site. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged and broken ceiling tiles in rear dishwashing area. Must repair/replace tiles.

      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 no city of chicago food service manager on site nor a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on premise while tcs foods are being prepared and served such as caramelized ground beef with caramelized root vegetable, onios and making salads etc. Instructed above to operate with a city of chicago certified food manager at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing at front prep area no signace is posted. Instructed to provide at said sink

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink at front prep area not accessible for handwashing,inside said sink was stored multi use utensils: dirty containers containers with soaps. Scissors,glasses etc. Handwashing sink must be used only for hand washing. Priority foundation violation :7-38-030(c)citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler certificate is required on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 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 7-38-010.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 and kit 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Remove residential warewashing machines from the premises

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Need to remove extra faucet from above the handwashing sink in rear dishroom.must cap the plumbing. Additional water flow is needed at mop sink

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle at west washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Brick wall in basement crumble,peeling paint. Surface must be smooth and cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.