RestaurantLicence 2929060

Cairo Kebab

730 W Maxwell St, Chicago 60607

Latest verdictPassSep 10, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections6since Aug 31, 2023

Fail rate33.3%2 of 6 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass50%
Conditional17%
Fail33%

6 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

202420252026

PassSep 10, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  4-903.11 multi use equipment (container of skewers, storage containers, and trays) improperly stored on floor next to stove and underneath handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to elevate 6 inches off floor and maintain
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19: raw wood storage shelves in front prep area. Instd to seal all raw wood so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.113: maintenance tools improperly stored on shelves with food related items and multi use utensils in food prep area. Instd to store in designated area and maintain
PassAug 18, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.11 observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats in the freezer. Management instructed to use a proper food grade storage bag or container for all food.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 observed heavy rust accumulation on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to repaint or replace the storage racks.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 clean the stove and convection oven, and light shields in the food prep area.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 clean the ceiling tiles in the food prep and dish washing areas.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 no valid food handler certificates were provided for the food handling employees. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of food handler training.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show valid proof of allergen training.
FailAug 13, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.11 observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats in the freezer. Management instructed to use a proper food grade storage bag or container for all food.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 observed heavy rust accumulation on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to repaint or replace the storage racks.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 clean the deep fryer inside and out, prep tables, stove and convection ovens, storage shelves, light shields, and hot holding units.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 clean the floor drains throughout to eliminate pest activity. Clean the ceiling tiles in the food prep and dish washing areas.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 no valid food handler certificates were provided for the food handling employees. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of food handler training.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show valid proof of allergen training.
7. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation #60 from report #2621832 on 8/6/25 not corrected: 60 - previous core violation from report #2598689 on 8/6/24 not corrected: 55 - observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, the interior of prep coolers, prep tables, and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and/or grease. Must maintain at all times. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
FailAug 6, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approx. 25 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling, and storage shelves in the food prep areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed heavy rust accumulation on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to repaint or replace the storage racks.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats in the freezer. Management instructed to use a proper food grade storage bag or container for all food.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean the deep fryer inside and out, prep tables, stove and convection ovens, storage shelves, light shields, amd hot holding units.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Repair the drain line beneath the sprayer sink next to the dish machine. Repair the leaking water valves beneath the sprayer sink.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean the grease from the walls in the food prep and dish washing areas. Clean the floor drains throughout to eliminate pest activity. Clean the heavy mold growth accumulated on the wall beneath the sprayer sink. Clean the ceiling tiles in the food prep and dish washing areas.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Replace the missing light shield above the coolers in the rear dry storage area.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  No valid food handler certificates were provided for the food handling employees. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of food handler training.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show valid proof of allergen training.
10. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations from report #2598689 on 8/6/24 not corrected: 40 - observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint. 41 - observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain. 55 - observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, the interior of prep coolers, prep tables, and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and/or grease. Must maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassAug 6, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and rice). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
3. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Noted the interior of the reach-in coolers and refrigerators in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, the interior of prep coolers, prep tables, and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.
ConditionalAug 31, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit containing all necessary supplies, including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sinks located in the coffee station and front prep area. Instructed to provide.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed torn gasket on interior door of walk-in cooler and prep cooler located in rear hallway. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing ceiling panels throughout the dining room. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed 1 broken light shield in the ceiling of the rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed build up of dust on ceiling panels and vents in ceiling of rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of Chicago foodservice manager certificates to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

479×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
556×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
584×
Allergen training as required
573×
All food employees have food handler training
563×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
441×
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
591×
Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2929060 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.