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Taste Of Kawayan: health inspection history

4859 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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Address: 4859 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Also known as: Kawayan
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass w/ Conditions on May 6, 2026
License number: 2952466
Latest inspection: May 6, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 3 inspections, May 13, 2024 to May 6, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, results were: 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Pass. 17 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

May 6, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE BLOCKED BY CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO BLOCK HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREIVIOUS VIOLATION.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMEPRATURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($50) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH SOIL BUILD UP INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING, AND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS WITH SOIL BUILD UP.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING. 2ND SINGLE PERSON TOILET ROOM IS AVAILABLE.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROGUHOUT KITCHEN AND BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER.

Mar 12, 2025 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA CLOGGED WITH GREASE AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINK. PLUMBER WAS CALLED ON SITE AND SINK WAS UNCLOGGED. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WERE RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE DISHES AND UTESILS.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594435 DATED 5/13/24 NOT CORRECTED, INCLUDING #57 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT…

May 13, 2024 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WARPED AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILINGS OF RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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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.