What is Kisha's Kitchen's health inspection score?

Kisha's Kitchen 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 Kisha's Kitchen last inspected?

Kisha's Kitchen was last inspected on September 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kisha's Kitchen have?

Kisha's Kitchen has 28 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kisha's Kitchen safe to eat at?

Kisha's Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Kisha's Kitchen

Name: Kisha's Kitchen
Address: 857 W 115TH ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 72

857 W 115TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Sep 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

857 W 115TH ST, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Sep

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Sep 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SHELVING RACK HOLDING STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER AIR VENT IN REAR AREA CAUSING DUST BUILD UP ON ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, COVER OR REMOVE FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORAGE ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ( APPREARS TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. INFORMED THEY MUST HAVE WORKING HAND WASHING SINK IN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SHELVING RACK HOLDING STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER AIR VENT IN REAR AREA CAUSING DUST BUILD UP ON ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, COVER OR REMOVE FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORAGE ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

License InspectionFail

1 High4 Med4 Basic

9 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
REACH IN COOLER AT 47.2 DEGREES AIR TEMP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT ABLE TO BE TESTED DUE TO NO ELECTRICAL HOOK UP FOR UNIT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING OUT FROM UNDER REACH IN COOLER AND 1 ALMOST DEAD ROACH IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL REVIST AREA AND MAINTAIN ROACH FREE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF COVERS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN DRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
COVING IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−38 pts

Jan 25

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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