MAY 14
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AGAMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
4706-4712 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS FROM THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA, AND SLOW DRAINAGE AT BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.116 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OR REPLACE GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 232024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2024
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OR REPLACE GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 292023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 222022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 22
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 92021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OPENING ON METAL SHEET BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE MUST BE SEALED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON PIPES LINE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL CAULKING ALONG THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRAKED AND UNEVEN.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD NORTH SITE OF EQUIPMENT
OCT 92020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SUSHI PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE SUSHI PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
SEP 292020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SUSHI PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE SUSHI PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →