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Real Kitchen At Walden

2145 W Walnut St

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 5, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRIANTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, GRILL STATION, AND SURROUNDING DEEP FREEZER UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS IN MENTIONED AREAS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 28, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 29Other

Official wording

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS VACUUM SEALED ON SITE, APPROXIMATELY 7 BAGS OF THAWED/ FROZEN CHICKEN, APPROXIMATELY 8 BAGS FROZEN OF DEMI-GLACE (STOCK), APPROXIMATELY 5 BAGS OF THAWED/FROZEN PORK. AND TWO BAGS OF CHEESE SAUCE. MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND ON A BLACK CART, DOWN A RAMP NEAR, AN EXIT DOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 45LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $377 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE. INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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

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notedCode 32Other

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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS FOUND THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE AND NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVES VARIANCE/ HACCP. ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND WERE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

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

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notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRIANTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, GRILL STATION, AND SURROUNDING DEEP FREEZER UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS IN MENTIONED AREAS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 28, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE THE WALL BASE.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 5, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2024 · Original Source

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