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GAO'S KABOB

232-234 W 22ND PL, Chicago, IL, 60616

Pass w/ Conditions

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.