Pass

Kama

1560 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 15, 2026

Kama was last inspected on September 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 15, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11---observed blackened, moldy wall caulking at the 3-compartment sink/dishmachine area.instructed to replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical3 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 for hand sink at bar area.instructed to provide and maintain.

      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: Observed the low-temperature dishwashing machine with final rinse over 200ppm, (not in use at the time of inspection). Instructed not to exceed the maximum level of 100ppm.dishwashing machine is tagged "held for inspection" at this time. Instructed not to use until repaired. (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption" located in the basement dry storage area. Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained.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: Observed stained cutting boards in the first floor food prep area and bar. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      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 blackened, moldy wall caulking at the 3-compartment sink/dishmachine area.instructed to replace 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: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2620845 DATED:07/17/2025 #51 5-204.12: Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker; instructed to install. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/15/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some expired food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees 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: Previous inspection report summary from (7/17/2025) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive dark slime buildup was noted on the ice maker interior surfaces; instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found several cooked food items in the walk-in cooler with no discard date. The items included cooked lamb, chicken, and gravy, all of which had been stored for more than 24 hours. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 small flies throughout the facility, including the bar area, the dry storage area, and the kitchen. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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 exposed handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of old cobwebs in the basement. Instructed to remove and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dish machine at bar not connected to chemicals. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      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: Observed no backflow prevention device at espresso machine located in the bar. Instructed to install by all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink is slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some debris on the ground around dumpster located in alley. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused grill and cooler stored in basement. Instructed to remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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