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KASAMA
1001 N WINCHESTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60622
Health Inspection: okay
Official health department data. Inspected 2025-05-28; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
8 findings at the latest imported inspection (2025-05-28), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2025-05-28: Canvass
Pass w/ Conditions
- Not Critical: CHI-29 — COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: No variance available on site for in-house sausage making where curing agents are used ( sodium nitrite ) instructed manager to discontinue special process until obtaining the appropriate variance from the office of CDPH. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 15 lbs of pork sausage are taged for condemnation.
- Not Critical: CHI-32 — VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: HACCP PLAN FOR CURING MEAT NOT ON SITE. Refer to violation #29.
- Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Mop bucket stored too close to clean pots and pans rack, Instructed to keep away.
- Not Critical: CHI-40 — PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.
- Not Critical: CHI-44 — UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
- Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker on second floor, instructed to install.
- Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Live pottery plants placed in food production area, instructed to separate.
- Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixtures.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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