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How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 4 of 6 graded inspections since 2022.
- Last inspected Jul 30, 2025: passed with 8 violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Jul 23, 2025. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
- Keeps coming up: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used, cited 4 times, plus 11 other repeat issues.
Inspection history 10 visits
- 2025
- Visit Sep 17
Short Form Complaint
- Passed Jul 30
Complaint Re-Inspection
8 violations
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- Insects, rodents, and animals not present
- Non-food/food-contact surfaces clean
- Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
- Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
- City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned
- Failed Jul 23
Complaint
11 violations
- Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
- Insects, rodents, and animals not present
- Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- Non-food/food-contact surfaces clean
- Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
- Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
- Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- 2024
- Passed Sep 13
Complaint
6 violations
- Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- All food employees have food handler training
- Allergen training as required
- Proper date marking and disposition
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Kiss the Cook BBQ, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.