Did Komorebi pass its last health inspection?

Komorebi at 1324 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Nov 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Komorebi?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Komorebi

1324 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 12, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 12, 2025

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER REAR PREP AREA.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON BRICK WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREAS.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 12, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2022	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2017	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2016	License	Pass	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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Komorebi — questions

Did Komorebi pass its last health inspection?: Komorebi at 1324 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Nov 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Komorebi?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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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