KISHA'S KITCHEN
857 W 115TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60643
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A FULL, LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND THE WIPING TOWELS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND THE LARGE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT DUMPED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
- 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2623451 DATED 09/08/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #49. OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51. OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. #53. OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 15, 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.