GAO'S KABOB
232-234 W 22ND PL, Chicago, IL, 60616
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 27, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (11)
- 1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE FROM THE PERSON IN CHARGE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED TO SHOW NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC NOT COVERED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION; INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL AND CEILING INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WHERE NEEDED. THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LOWER WALL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES WHERE NEEDED.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. SOME STANDING WATER ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AND BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.