Skip to content
Loading map…

KABABISH BBQ & GRILL

1554 N LARRABEE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KABABISH BBQ & GRILL has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 21, 2020. The most recent inspection, on July 2, 2026, found no infractions.

9 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 2 times on July 24, 2024. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 25, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 once on June 25, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 18, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED UP A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE PROTECTIVE LINING ON THE WALL OVER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK PEELING AND WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT SHELVING AREA WITH RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD AS A MEANS OF MAKING IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER REAR SHELVING, FRONT SERVICE AREA ALL ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING JUST EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN NEW TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
  5. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-56.7F(YOGURT 45.5F, LENTILS 48.2F, CHICKEN 48.4F, MILK 49.1F, FISH 48.6F, EGGS 51.6F, GOAT 51.9F, BEEF 49.6F AND RICE 56.7F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $950 WEIGHING 180LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED COBWEBS ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK.
  8. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC BUG CATCHERS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BUG CATCHERS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS OR FOOD.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-201.11: OBSERVED FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING
  10. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED UNLABELED SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT GRILL STATION NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/18/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHTSIDE BASE OF EASTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON TOP OF OIL CONTAINER IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOP OF OIL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOODS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NORTHSIDE NON WORKING LIGHT IN INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN INTERIOR OF HOOD.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573819 DATED 04/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE. OBSERVED DISHWARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PLACE DISHWARE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
  11. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED DISHWARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PLACE DISHWARE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • VENT ABOVE DISH/MOP AREA IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
  13. Complaint

    0 infractions

  14. Complaint

    0 infractions

  15. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE TOP MICROWAVE NEXT TO FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2383124 DATED 7/21/2020: #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  17. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. License

    13 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR LEADING TO PATIO. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK THAT HAS FOOD PREPARATION ON COUNTER ON BOTH SIDES
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 53 6-501.19: **C** Closing Toilet Room Doors OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website