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KANIN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KANIN 5131 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
January 15, 2025 License License #3007048
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE KITCHEN PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE KITCHEN PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections