GRAND KATACHI.

Chicago Health Dept

4747 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Sep 2010).

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2010.

Last inspected Sep 2010. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
34
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 13
2010
FAIL 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #285134

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAING SEE REPORT #285134/ALL FLOORS MUST BE SOOTH & EASIL CLEANABLE,REPAIR CRACKS IN FLOORS PAINT

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//VIOLATION REMANING SEE REPORT#285134

SEP 13
2010
FAIL 0 violations
SEP 7
2010
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #284856 ON 8/30/10: 18/01- OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MUST CLEAN UP DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. VIOLATION # CHANGED TO #14.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAINT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR, AND BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND WALL. CEILING OF THE PREP AREA IS PAINTED BLACK. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY PEELING PAINT. REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT RESTROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST SEAL THE VENTILATION TUBE IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE BASEMENT RESTROOM.

AUG 30
2010
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE COMMENTS All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. UPON THIS LICENSE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED A NEW VIOLATION. 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION ISSUED ON LICENSE #1873580

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. UPON THIS LICENSE REINSPECTION NOTED A NEW VIOLATION. LARGE HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 25
2010
FAIL 7 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELE ,NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//instructed mgmt to install splash guard between front prep area exposed hand bowl & counter top /kitchen area lower level between exposed hand bowl & 3comp. sink/also see report # 88344 4-16-2010/stopers for 3comp. sink

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE ,AROUND GRESE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK, INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING/SEE REPORT # 88344 4-16-2010

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//MUST PAINT WALLS BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK & MOP SINK /SEE REPORT # 88344 4-16-2010

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST PAINT WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK & MOP SINK/SEE REPORT # 88344 VIOLATION REMAINING

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 88344 4-16-2010 /LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA SEE REPORT #88344 4-16-2010

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MAY 17
2010
FAIL 8 violations
Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #88344 DATED 4.16.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #88344 DATED 4.16.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #88344 DATED 4.16.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #88344 DATED 4.16.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #88344 DATED 4.16.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #88344 DATED 4.16.10.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #88344 DATED 4.16.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #88344 DATED 4.16.10.

APR 16
2010
FAIL 8 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.above had no proof of food sanitation certificate from city of chicago, must provide proof of food sanitation certificate from city of chicago in order to pass license inspection.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 4/16/2010).

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.non food contact surfaces of front counter at bar in state of disrepair, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, and cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving(bsmt.1st fl,)not clean need cleaning(corners).

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls/ceilings that had peeling paint/plaster in prep areas/storage rooms shall be repair.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.broken/damaged light shields in prep area shall be provided.light shields need cleaning in prep areas.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy had exce4ss grease build up needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents (ventilation)in prep area, bathrooms need cleaning.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess dbris and clutter in bsmt. storage areas shall be removed.

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