Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Kasama
1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
May 28, 2025
8
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on May 28, 2025
- #29COMPLIANCE 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.
- #32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: HACCP PLAN FOR CURING MEAT NOT ON SITE. Refer to violation #29.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Mop bucket stored too close to clean pots and pans rack, Instructed to keep away.
- #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.
- #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker on second floor, instructed to install.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Live pottery plants placed in food production area, instructed to separate.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixtures.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 17, 2020 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Kasama — questions
- Did Kasama pass its last health inspection?
- Kasama at 1001 N Winchester Ave was inspected on May 28, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Kasama?
- The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: 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 a
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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