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Kababish Bbq & Grill

Restaurant

1554 N Larrabee St, Chicago, IL 60610

Old Town

Jun 25, 2026 โ€” Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspector found 5-10 live roaches at hand washing sink and 10-15 more under food storage shelves.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Live roach infestations documented in two areas: near the rear hand washing sink and under shelving where serving dishes are stored. Pest control service with proof required by July 2, 2026 return inspection.
  • Allergen training certificate has expired. New training must be completed and provided on-site.
  • Multiple surface maintenance issues: peeling wall lining above hand washing sink, raw unpainted wood shelving in front area, and floor drain in dish washing area needs deep cleaning.
  • Facility cleanliness concerns: walk-in cooler floor, floors throughout facility under shelving and along walls, and fan vents in dish washing area all need detailed cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROX 5-10 LIVE ROACHES AT THE FIRE COMPRESSOR SYSTEM ABOVE THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK...OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SHELVING/COUNTER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE SERVING DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE UPON RETURN INSPECTION DATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. ***AREAS MUST BE CLEAR OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY UPON RETURN INSPECTION DATED FOR JULY 2,2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #58 โ€” ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING JUST EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN NEW TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Inspection History

Kababish Bbq & Grill has had 17 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 2, 2026.

Jul 2, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
Jun 25, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Jun 10, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection โ€” An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.