What is Kabob King Grill's health inspection score?

Kabob King Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kabob King Grill last inspected?

Kabob King Grill was last inspected on March 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kabob King Grill have?

Kabob King Grill has 23 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kabob King Grill safe to eat at?

Kabob King Grill has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kabob King Grill serve?

Kabob King Grill serves Steakhouse cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kabob King Grill

Name: Kabob King Grill
Address: 2305 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 72

2305 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/30/2026

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Steakhouse•West Ridge

Ranked #15 of 20 in West RidgeBetter than 47% of steakhouse restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Mar 30, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-24 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-30 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

7 basic

Jan

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Mar 2026

2 inspections

9 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

9 Med

9 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL AS COVERS FOR PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOORS AT DINING ROOM, PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN PRODUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SELF SERVICE TABLE AT DINING ROOM WITH READY TO EAT FOODS- HOT RICE, MEATS, ETC. NOT PROTECTED, NO SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO COVER READY TO EAT FOODS AT SELF SERVICE DINING ROOM TABLE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN PRODUCE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE SODA/WATER FROM FLOOR ON DINING ROOM FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER ABOVE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE ADDITION VENTILATION HOOD FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LITGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED/PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB SHIELD.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SMALL HOLES ON WALLS BY HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT CAN SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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