Pass

Kanin

5131 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 26, 2026

Kanin was last inspected on June 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device located on the mop sink faucet. Management instructed to install.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All prepared pre-packaged foods on display for "grab and go" in self serve coolers must be properly labeled with the business name and address, list of ingredients and any allergen warnings needed.

      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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

      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: Torn rubber door gasket on the kitchen two door tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling and burned plastic on the side of the grill. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on the employee toilet room door that directly opens to the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All items stored under the outdoor stairwell/walkway must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up at the kitchen prep 3-compartment sink while draining water from the middle compartment,waste water backs up into left and right compartments of the 3-compartment sink and water slowly draining.instructed to repair and maintain so that waste waters are disposed of properly as required.priority violation 7-38-030 (c).

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training and maintain as required.

      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 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.