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As of 2026-07-09, Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine

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2547 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Albany Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-07-09

Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED A PEST INFESTATION OF LIVE INSECTS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS IN AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ON PAPER AND TAKEOUT GOODS, ON THE BACK OF THE CUTTING BOARD STORED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, STORAGE CABINETS AND FLYING AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE SPICES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND OUTLET BEHIND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, BREAK/OFFICE AREA, ON THE FLOOR AND ON PALLETS AND ROLLING CARTS USED AS STORAGE AND ELEVATION FOR FREEZERS, INSIDE OF THE FREEZER MOTOR HOUSING UNITS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation
DISCARD ROACH CONTAMINATED PAPER BAGS AND CARDBOARD USED FOR TAKEOUT STORAGE FROM THE PREMISES.
core violation
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, EXTERIOR OF ALL GREASE TRAPS LOCATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES, LEDGES, PALLETS AND ROLLING CARTS USED AS ELEVATION FOR COOLERS, MOTOR HOUSINGS OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, WOK STATION, AND STOVE.
core violation
SEAL ALL OPEN GAPS AND CREVASSES BETWEEN AND ABOVE BASEBOARD TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND MOP SINK AND FREEZERS.
core violation
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY WHERE SOILED BY INSECT ACTIVITY AND FOOD DEBRIS.
core violation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2623348 ON 9/5/25 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH TAPE INSIDE THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE. 49 - MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ANY COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING ADJACENT TO THE MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. 49 - EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WHITE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AT THE PREVIOUS DINING AREA NOW FREEZER STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 51 - NOTED PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEING PROPPED UP BY A DIRTY PAINT CAN. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY SECURE PLUMBING AS NEEDED.----LEAK FROM PIPING NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE. 55 - NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR BUSINESS OPERATION MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 55 - WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation

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Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine health inspection FAQ

Has Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-07-09. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine's most recent inspection on 2026-07-09, including 2 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine was last inspected on 2026-07-09. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.