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Kabob King Grill: health inspection history

2305 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

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Address
2305 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Mar 30, 2026
License number
2690292
Latest inspection
Mar 30, 2026 (Complaint)
Records shown
12 inspections, Jul 12, 2021 to Mar 30, 2026

Across these 12 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 4 × No Entry; 1 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 29 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Mar 30, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT KILLER DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE PLACED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEVICE FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ONLY USE APPROVED INSECT KILLING DEVICES INSTALLED BY THE PEST COMPANY.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER DOORS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, SPICE MIXERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: THE LEFT HAND SIDE BATHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO LARGE AREAS OF PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT WHERE NECESSARY.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Mar 10, 2026 Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Dec 22, 2025 Short Form Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 24, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL AS COVERS FOR PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOORS AT DINING ROOM, PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Jan 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN PRODUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.

Jan 10, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE TABLE AT DINING ROOM WITH READY TO EAT FOODS- HOT RICE, MEATS, ETC. NOT PROTECTED, NO SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO COVER READY TO EAT FOODS AT SELF SERVICE DINING ROOM TABLE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN PRODUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE SODA/WATER FROM FLOOR ON DINING ROOM FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER ABOVE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE ADDITION VENTILATION HOOD FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LITGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED/PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB SHIELD.

Jun 21, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND SMALL HOLES ON WALLS BY HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL.

Jun 15, 2023 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

May 23, 2022 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT CAN SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.

Oct 15, 2021 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED HARD BOILED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 60.3F. ALSO OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 68.5F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CUSTOMERS WALKING INTO ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT WEARING A MASK. ALSO OBSERVED MANAGER AT FRONT REGISTER NOT WEARING A MASK. Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public…

Jul 19, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO TORN RUBBER GASKETS(FAR LEFT AND RIGHT) AT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 12, 2021 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.