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Afghan Bamyan Kabob: health inspection history

5701 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

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Address: 5701 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Also known as: Bamyan Kabob
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Apr 25, 2025
License number: 2807895
Latest inspection: Apr 25, 2025 (Canvass)
Records shown: 7 inspections, Sep 2, 2021 to Apr 25, 2025

Across these 7 inspection records, results were: 3 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Pass; 2 × Fail. 35 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Apr 25, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE STAND UP MILK REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP AREA WALLS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 26, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED BABA GANOUSH, CUT VEGETABLES, AND COOKED BEANS STORED IN FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE AT 50.1F TO 51.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 5 LBS $40 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER PRESENT IN SINGLE DOOR COOLER ON SIDE PREP AREA NEXT TO GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A THERMOMETER IS PRESENT TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SCOOPS, PLATES, SPOONS, AND FORKS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED ON THE MAIN PREP LINE AND ON THE SIDE PREPARATION LINE NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROTECT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES TO BE IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 2 OF 3 OF THE DRAIN PIPES TO BE LEAKING AND ONE TEMPORARILY FIXED WITH A CAULK CANNISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINK PIPES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF LEAKS.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON SITE TO NOT HAVE FUNCTIONAL FANS OR ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NON WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION.

Oct 17, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALLFOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 14, 2022 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: LAMB,BEEF KABOBS,CHICKEN ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD RECEIVES FOOD HANDLING TRAINING AND RECEIVES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Oct 4, 2021 License Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Sep 27, 2021 License Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Sep 2, 2021 License

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: THE ELECTRONIC HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT ALL OF THE GARBAGE CAN BE STORED INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER WITH THE LIDS CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALL BASE AND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: ONE OF THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.