Did Kizami pass its last health inspection?

Kizami at 2235 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Mar 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Kizami?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Kizami

2235 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 30, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 30, 2026

#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BLACKENED/MOLDY CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER LID HANDLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK OR AS GUARDS FOR ANY SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FREEZER VENT ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA. MUST REPLACE.----BLACKENED/MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE COOKS LINE GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----FLOORS UNDER THE BASEMENT METAL RACK SHELVING NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE AND HOLE IN SAME WALL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM NOTED BUMPY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT AT THE BOX FREEZER. MUST CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PILED RAW WOOD NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL MOUNTED/HANGING FAN ON THE COOKS LINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 30, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2026	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2022	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2022	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2022	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2020	License Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2020	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Kizami — questions

Did Kizami pass its last health inspection?: Kizami at 2235 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Mar 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Kizami?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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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