Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Kizin Creole Restaurant

Name: Kizin Creole Restaurant
Address: 2311 W Howard St, Chicago, IL

2311 W Howard St

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Jul 7, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO DUMP/PREPARATION SINK AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE.

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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-13-25 INSPECTION #2619201.VIOLATION 58. OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED ALSO OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID UP TO DATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jul 7, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 13, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED ALSO OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID UP TO DATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 18, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection