TASTE OF KAWAYAN
4859 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60630
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 6, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 ACCESSIBLE
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 TEMPERATURES
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 CLEAN
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 DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING. 2ND SINGLE PERSON TOILET ROOM IS AVAILABLE.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROGUHOUT KITCHEN AND BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER.
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.