Kenkee Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
64
Score
KENKEE RESTAURANT, located at 2129 S China Pl in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 26, 2026, resulting in a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations. Across ten recorded inspections, KENKEE RESTAURANT has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Oct 18, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 23, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
61
Jun 12, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 16, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Dec 7, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 18, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Mar 26, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN BOTH KITCHEN AREAS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINKS FREE AND CLEAR OF ITEMS FOR PROPER USEAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE SPLATTER DUST AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND OTHER MATTER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SECOND FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SYSTEM SERVICED AND CLEANED.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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