FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
EKIBEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 5, 2025
License
License #3030959
1
Total Violations
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED 45 SEATS CURRENTLY SET UP IN FACILITY, AND ONLY ONE BATHROOM AVAILABLE/ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC/CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. ADDITIONAL "EMPLOYEE ONLY" BATHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF KITCHEN, BUT IT IS NOT ACCESIBLE TO CUSTOMERS/CANNOT BE MADE ACCESSIBLE AS IT IS BEHIND THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SEATS TO THIRTY (30) OR TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL BATHROOM WITH AVAILABLE TOILET AND ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILTIIES ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM TOILET AVAILABILITY AS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR ADDITIONAL SEATING. AT CURRENT TOILET AVAILABILITY, FACILITY IS ONLY PERMITTED 30 SEATS TOTAL. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030 (c).
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection