What is Kasama's health inspection score?

Kasama has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kasama last inspected?

Kasama was last inspected on May 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kasama have?

Kasama has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kasama safe to eat at?

Kasama has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Kasama

Name: Kasama
Address: 1001 N WINCHESTER AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 70

1001 N WINCHESTER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Ranked #377 of 585 in Wicker Park

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5 inspections

Last: May 28, 2025

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 64/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (70/100) 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

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
No variance available on site for in-house sausage making where curing agents are used ( sodium nitrite ) instructed manager to discontinue special process until obtaining the appropriate variance from the office of CDPH. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 15 lbs of pork sausage are taged for condemnation.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
HACCP PLAN FOR CURING MEAT NOT ON SITE. Refer to violation #29.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Mop bucket stored too close to clean pots and pans rack, Instructed to keep away.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker on second floor, instructed to install.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Live pottery plants placed in food production area, instructed to separate.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixtures.

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM NEAREST PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 1 DOOR M3 COOLER AT TOP OF STAIRCASE GOING TO PREP KITCHEN AREA WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF RICE ($10) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS ON 1 DOOR M3 COOLER LOCATED AT STAIRCASE TOP NEAR PREPKITCHEN WITH TORN AND WORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES FILLED PAST CAPACITY WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND TO ENSURE THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IS MINIMIZED TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT DOWNSTAIRS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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