AGAMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4706-4712 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND NO LETTER/RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST OBTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME DAY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW FOOD BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS(SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISUSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND NO HACCP PLAN FOR KIMCHI BEING MADE AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

FOUND NO VARIANCE FOR KIMCHI BEING MADE AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE. TAGGED 20POUNDS OF KIMCHI INSIDE WALI IN COOLER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 25

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK N COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE BAR AND SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE THE PIPES OR INSTALL A DROP CEILING BETWEEN THE PIPES AND THE SUSHI BAR/BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED ON PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON TOP SHELF ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT ELEVATED,MUST BE 6" ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.OBSERVED PAN INSIDE LIQUID(RICE VINEGAR) AND DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEBRIS UNDER THE ONE BURNER STOVE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS AND WATER UNDER NOT RAISED SHELVES UNDER THE BAR AREA.MUST ELEVATE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOOD VENT DUCT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH DUST BUILD UP, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND USED BAR-B QUE GRILL LOCKED ON PATIO,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.NO COOKING IS ALLOWED ON SIDE WALK/PATIO.

JAN 22

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SNK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. AND ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO HAVE WELL DRAINING SINK.

SEP 17

2015

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING HELD UP BY ZIP TIES TIED THE TO THE DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DUST BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD AND THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND RE-ORGANIZE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE ELETRICAL STORAGE CLOSET TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE FLOORS AND TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.

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JUN 23

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE ELECTRICAL CORD AND OTHER WIRES UNDER THE SUSHI BAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DISPLAY PREP COOLER HAS A SIGN "NOT IN USE" DUE TO BE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE BAR AND SUSHI PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OR ENCLOSE PIPES FOR FOOD PROTECTION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PRESENTLY NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PIPE LEAKING

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ENCRUSTED AND DANGLING FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED COOLERS,AND WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AND RUST ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH ROOM NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED TO FRAME,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAY 14

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RELACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DISPLAY PREP COOLER HAS A SIGN "NOT IN USE" DUE TO BE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE BAR AND SUSHI PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OR ENCLOSE PIPES FOR FOOD PROTECTION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PRESENTLY NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PIPE LEAKING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AND RUST ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISHROOM NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED TO FRAME,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAY 12

2014

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED:DRAIN PIPE ARE MISSING,NOT CONNECTED.FAUCET IS TILT TO THE RIGHT AND MANAGER/OWNER STATED "WE DON'T USE" HOWEVER A SIGN IS POSTED ON SINK " NOT IN USE".INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID SINK AND USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,NOT FAR FROM DISH ROOM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

WE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHROOM AREA,UNDER SHELVE,ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS(OVER 15 DROPPINGS).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD IN REAR STORAGE NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RELACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED DIRTY /FOOD DEBRIS ON ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE CLEANABLE. BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FOUND POROUS AND CRUMBLE BASE OF WATER FILTER UNIT BEHIND THE BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DISPLAY PREP COOLER HAS A SIGN "NOT IN USE" DUE TO BE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AND RUST ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP ALSO UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD STAINS INSTRUCYED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISHROOM NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED TO FRAME,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

JUN 18

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SUSHI PREP COOLER (2-DOOR FISH COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS/SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND STANDING WATER UNDER DISHMACHINE AND BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISHWASH AREA AND BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FILTERS FOR HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SAUCE/SODA REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR INTERIOR OF COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (BOXES OF WINE ON FLOOR, WHEELS ON FLOOR, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

JUN 13

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/05/12

JUN 5

2012

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/12/12). ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SUSHI PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND TIGHTLY FIT FLOOR DRAIN COVERS TO ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MAY 29

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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