Chicago
68
YOUR CALL

Gaijin

950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
68/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-09
Pass Rate
40%
3 failures
Score
68/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-09
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2022, 2019)
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training critical
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Sanitation serious
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-09-09 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2025-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED: The LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASING MACHINE IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MANAGER SERVICED UNIT DURIN...

2024-09-19 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2024-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2024-04-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF CONTAINER, WALL OF BUILDING, AND GROUND AT GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2023-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING DAMAGED WITH INSULATION HANGING DOWN DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 3/30/22. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED. NEW S...

2022-03-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2022-03-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CIT...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (SALMON ROE, SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS). Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR FERMENTED KIMICHI AND GREEN BEANS PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN AND MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH CARD BOARD BOXES PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RECYCLABLES INSIDE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/25/2019, REPORT #2320491 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

2019-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING IN PREP AREAS

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

2019-10-23 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING IN PREP AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY CUSTOMER SEATING AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS, PROTECTIVE CASING, OR EFFECTIVE MEAN TO PROTECT FOOD BEING PREPARED AND ON DISPLAY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

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