RestaurantLicence 2917616

Kama

1560 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60622

Latest verdictPassSep 15, 2026 · 28 days ago

Inspections8since Jun 27, 2023

Fail rate33.3%2 of 6 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass33%
Conditional33%
Fail33%

8 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

202420252026

PassSep 15, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11---observed blackened, moldy wall caulking at the 3-compartment sink/dishmachine area.instructed to replace and maintain.
FailSep 8, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage for hand sink at bar area.instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed the low-temperature dishwashing machine with final rinse over 200ppm, (not in use at the time of inspection). Instructed not to exceed the maximum level of 100ppm.dishwashing machine is tagged "held for inspection" at this time. Instructed not to use until repaired. (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption" located in the basement dry storage area. Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed stained cutting boards in the first floor food prep area and bar. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed blackened, moldy wall caulking at the 3-compartment sink/dishmachine area.instructed to replace and maintain.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed some expired food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.
7. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations from inspection report#2620845 dated:07/17/2025 #51 5-204.12: **c** backflow prevention device, location (no backflow device) unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker; instructed to install. Instructed to correct noted violation and maintain by 9/15/2026.priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued.
8. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Previous inspection report summary from (7/17/2025) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b),citation issued.
No verdictAug 27, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalJul 17, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Excessive dark slime buildup was noted on the ice maker interior surfaces; instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Found several cooked food items in the walk-in cooler with no discard date. The items included cooked lamb, chicken, and gravy, all of which had been stored for more than 24 hours. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to install.
PassJun 13, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailMay 24, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 20 small flies throughout the facility, including the bar area, the dry storage area, and the kitchen. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
ConditionalAug 15, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed build-up of old cobwebs in the basement. Instructed to remove and maintain in good condition.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed low-temperature dish machine at bar not connected to chemicals. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no backflow prevention device at espresso machine located in the bar. Instructed to install by all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed utility sink is slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.
7. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered trash receptacle inside the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
8. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed some debris on the ground around dumpster located in alley. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused grill and cooler stored in basement. Instructed to remove from premises.
10. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
No verdictJun 27, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

553×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
163×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
102×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
472×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
572×
All food employees have food handler training
382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
601×
Previous core violation corrected

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2917616 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.