ML KITCHEN INC.
1138 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL, 60607
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED AFTER MULTIPLE CYCLES. UNIT NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 . REPAIR TECHNICIAN ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRED. UNIT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100PM OF CHLORINE.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AROUND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLDER, BASINS OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS, AND ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN AREA
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR PROOF OF SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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.