NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AGAMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
4706-4712 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 5, 2019 · passed with conditions
8 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 252018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 142017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS UNDER THE ONE BURNER STOVE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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
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.
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 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 172015PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2015
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 232014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
MAY 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
MAY 122014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD IN REAR STORAGE NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD
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.
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
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.
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
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
JUN 182013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FILTERS FOR HOOD.
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.
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 132012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 13
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/05/12
JUN 52012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2012
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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