As of 2026-08-18, Shiki Buffet passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Shiki Buffet

PASS

4717 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Brighton Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-18

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Violations at most recent inspection

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR ON RIGHT. OBSERVED DAMAGED SCREENS ON SCREEN DOOR AT REAR EXIT IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AND AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

core violation

3-305.11: OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD. OBSERVED UNWRAPPED TRAY OF DESSERT FOR SELF SERVICE STORED ON TABLE IN DINING ROOM.OBSERVED UNWRAPPED CONDIMENTS STORED ON COUNTER NEAR COLD STATION AT BUFFET INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.

core violation

2-402.11: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS AT COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

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3-304.12: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER IN SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS. OBSERVED SPOON STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER FOR RICE AT BUFFET.INSTRUCTED TO STORE SPOON FOR RICE AT BUFFET IN RICE WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE RICE.

core violation

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES.

core violation

4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES OF VEGETABLES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FLOOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

core violation

6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL, IN CORNERS AND LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, NEAR HOT WATER TANK, ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20263 inspections

Aug 18Re-inspectionPASS

Aug 13Re-inspectionFAIL

Aug 5Routine inspectionFAIL

20251 inspection

Aug 13New licensePASS

Shiki Buffet health inspection FAQ

Has Shiki Buffet passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Shiki Buffet passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-18. 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 Shiki Buffet have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 8 violations at Shiki Buffet's most recent inspection on 2026-08-18. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Shiki Buffet last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Shiki Buffet was last inspected on 2026-08-18. 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.

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