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Ken'S

10522 S Western Ave, Chicago 60643 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 21, 2025

26

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 21, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR OF THE WALK IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INSECT OR PEST ENTRY.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN CLOSET AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS AND OR RODENTS.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE SIDES AND UNDER SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL AREAS IN THE KITCHEN WITH POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 21, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 3, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2023CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2022ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2021Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 20, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2019CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 28, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2017CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2017CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 24, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2015CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Ken'S — questions

Did Ken'S pass its last health inspection?
Ken'S at 10522 S Western Ave was inspected on Aug 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Ken'S?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR OF THE WALK IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INSECT OR PEST ENTRY.
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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