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Kama

Restaurant

1560 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

Sep 8, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ice maker contaminated with black slime used for human consumption; dishwasher sanitizer levels dangerously high.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Ice maker in basement contained black slimy substances dripping into ice used for drinks; machine was shut down and ice discarded.
  • Low-temperature dishwasher had final rinse sanitizer levels over 200 PPM, more than double the safe 100 PPM maximum; machine tagged and prohibited from use until repaired.
  • No backflow prevention device installed for basement ice maker; must be installed by September 15, 2026.
  • Moldy, blackened caulking observed at 3-compartment sink and dishwasher area; stained cutting boards in food prep and bar areas; expired food handler certificates for some employees; missing handwashing signage at bar sink.

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 #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OVER 200PPM, (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OF 100PPM.DISHWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection History

Kama has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 15, 2026.

Sep 15, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Sep 8, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Aug 27, 2026No Entry

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.