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KAMA

1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KAMA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642751

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMA · 1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642372

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMA · 1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 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.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641925

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMA · 1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620845

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMA · 1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Excessive dark slime buildup was noted on the ice maker interior surfaces; instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to install.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596216

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMA · 1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595200

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMA · 1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580089

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMA · 1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF OLD COBWEBS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED GRILL AND COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 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.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577918

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMA · 1560 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2917616.

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