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ASAL RESTAURANT

4748 N KENNETH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ASAL RESTAURANT has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 23, 2025, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-205.11 OBSERVED ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN FACILITY NOT IN OPERATION AND POORLY MAINTAINED. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA, CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER, WITH NO CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • 3-501.13 OBSERVED 10LBS OF CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THAWING CHICKEN TO WALK IN COOLER TO THAW PROPERLY.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112 (B)OBSERVED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF LICENSED 6-501.111PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TEST SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.13 OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LOCATED WITHIN FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA ACTIVELY LEAKING ONTO MAIN FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR CONVEYING SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.15 NOTED DUMPSTER ONSITE WITHOUT LABEL NOR PROOF OF USEAGE BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY TO VERIFY DUMPSTER ON SITE IS BEING SERVICED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER NEEDS TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
  3. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN FACILITY NOT IN OPERATION AND POORLY MAINTAINED. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA, CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER, WITH NO CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED 10LBS OF CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THAWING CHICKEN TO WALK IN COOLER TO THAW PROPERLY.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TEST SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LOCATED WITHIN FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA ACTIVELY LEAKING ONTO MAIN FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR CONVEYING SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DUMPSTER ONSITE WITHOUT LABEL NOR PROOF OF USEAGE BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY TO VERIFY DUMPSTER ON SITE IS BEING SERVICED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER NEEDS TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

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