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CONCERNS NOTED

KAMA

812-816 W RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

61/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Mar 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

9 total

contamination
444%
other
222%
hygiene
111%
temperature
111%
facility
111%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING: DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM LISTED SINKS AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

Code 10

MinorOther

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN REDUCED-OXYGEN PACKAGING ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. TAGGED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CEASE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 29

MinorOther

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Code 32

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE EQUIPMENT THAT ADEQUATELY PERMITS SWEEPING AND MOPPING BENEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DUNNAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorContamination

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED POTABLE WATER LEAK AT THE BASEMENT AREA SMALL WATER LINE (DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL WATER LINE TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Code 51

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