GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT.
210 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 28 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 202025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL TOILETS WITH RESIDUE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS.
OBSERVED BOXES CLUTTERED ON FLOOR IN STAIRWELL AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH VERY LITTLE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
SEP 92024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.
SEP 42024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT 1ST FL REAR PREP REAR HANDSINK. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WHEN WATER IS RAN FROM REAR HANDSINK AND POOLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE (DISH AREA) HANDSINK USE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.
OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED WAS 11/15/2023, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 7/11/2024.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
JUL 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.
NOV 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE PREPARING BEEF, PORK EGGS, RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS (COOLING UNITS, TABLE GRILL CLEANING SPACE. POWER WASHER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON 4 TH FLOOR, AND ALL WOODEN CABINETS ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK IN IN USE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET DURING INSPECTION AS WELL AS TOILET ON 4TH FLOOR NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST -4TH FLOORS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SPACES CLUTTERED ON 4TH FLOOR..., NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THERE IS UNUSED PATIO EQUIPMENT, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO MAINTENANCE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK ROOM ATTACHED TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
OBSERVED ALL CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS PEELING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, RUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED POOLING WATER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP HEAVY GRILLS AND GRILL CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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NOV 22023FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RICE, BEEF, KIMCHI, BOILED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE IN ANY OF THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND-4TH FLOORS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAN. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... BOTH PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, GRILL CLEANING/MOP SINK SPACE, TOILET ROOMS AND IN BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS (COOLING UNITS, TABLE GRILL CLEANING SPACE. POWER WASHER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON 4 TH FLOOR, AND ALL WOODEN CABINETS ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK IN IN USE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET DURING INSPECTION AS WELL AS TOILET ON 4TH FLOOR NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST -4TH FLOORS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED POOLING WATER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP HEAVY GRILLS AND GRILL CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SPACES CLUTTERED ON 4TH FLOOR..., NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THERE IS UNUSED PATIO EQUIPMENT, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO MAINTENANCE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK ROOM ATTACHED TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
OBSERVED ALL CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS PEELING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, RUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 192022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
minor leak under kitchen/dish washing area hand wash sink at 2nd floor kitchen. instructed to repair.
FEB 282022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Slow drainage at Hand wash sink at first floor prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.
Peeling paint noted on dish washing area celling panel metal strips, moldy walls at 1st and 2nd floor dish washing areas, instructed to clean and maintain.
Inadequate lighting in 2nd floor walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
MAR 222021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SAUCE, DIRT BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN SERVER AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROOUGHOUT KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 22020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOOSE KNOB AT THE DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE CENTER/BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT REQUIRES CUSTOMERS TO WALK THROUGH THE FOOD SERVING LINE TO ACCESS THE TOILET ROOM. MUST RELOCATE TOILET ROOM OR PROHIBIT CUSTOMER USE OF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CLUTTERED VARIOUS UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, ORGANIZE AREA, STORE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR. AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS' LIGHTING TO BE INADEQUATE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHTING INTENSITY OF A MINIMUM OF 20 FOOT CANDLES IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
JAN 292018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2065012 DATED ON 06/26/17 NOT CORRECTED-#32 PREP COOLER DOOR WITH RIPPED GASKETS AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
3RD FLOOR PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
JUN 262017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
PREP COOLER DOOR WITH RIPPED GASKET AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
CEILING VENT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DRAIN LINE DRAINING IN 2-COMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
INACCURATE THERMOMETER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
OCT 252016PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH HANDLE DOWN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.
REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
AUG 292016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON 2ND FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON 2ND FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS COMPRESSORS AND MAINTAIN.
1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS AND WATER HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
AUG 172015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FL KITCHEN AREA. MUST RE-PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT ALL BARS WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS CONTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR BACK BAR AREA.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 2ND FL BAR BACK ROOM.
REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN SAME AREA.
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR ON 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA OF SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.
AUG 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MEAT REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (RAW MEATS AND SEAFOOD) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 62 F DEGREES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RAW FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA MEAT REFRIGERATOR; CHICKEN 54.2 F., LAMB 54.4 F., SCALLOPS 60.3 F., PORK 58 F., SHRIMP 64.3 F., BISTRO HARAMI 55.2 F., SALMON FILET 54.2 F. DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 118.4 LBS AND APPROX. COST $904.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F. DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FL KITCHEN AREA. MUST RE-PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT ALL BARS WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS CONTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON 1ST FLOOR BACK BAR AREA.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 2ND FL BAR BACK ROOM.
REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN SAME AREA.
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR ON 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA OF SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.
MAR 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 4TH FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
REMOVE CLUTTER ON 4TH FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55 F DEGREES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER.
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RAW FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA MEAT REFRIGERATOR; CHICKEN 58.6 F., ANGES 57.3 F., SCALLOPS 55 F., PORK 58 F., SHRIMP 56.3 F., BISTRO HARAMI 46.9 F., SALMON FILET 58.7 F. DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 26 LBS AND APPROX. COST $350.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F. DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 4TH FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
REMOVE CLUTTER ON 4TH FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP AND RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. BOARDS WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL 3 COOKING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN DINING AREA AT CUSTOMER BOOTHS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILINGS WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADDITIONAL LIGHT NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE TO BETTER SEE ALL BUILD UP.
AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER, ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN A PROPER BUCKET. NOT METAL THAT HAS RUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 102014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. BOARDS WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL 3 COOKING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN DINING AREA AT CUSTOMER BOOTHS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILINGS WITH LARGE AMOUNT OS DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADDITIONAL LIGHT NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE TO BETTER SEE ALL BUILD UP.
AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER, ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN A PROPER BUCKET. NOT METAL THAT HAS RUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 132012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DISPOSBLE CONTAINERS USE AS A SCOOP FOR SPICE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
ICE BUCKET LEFT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
INACCURATE THERMOMETR IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.
MAY 302012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING AMONG FOOD HANDLERS. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE AT THE SALAD/SASHIMI (RAW FISH ROLLS)PREP STATION WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AT PREP SINK WITHOUT USING SOAP AND DRYING HIS HAND WITH GLOVES ON WITH WIPING CLOTH. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND DISCARDE SOILED GLOVES.
ICE BUCKET AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSIDE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, UPPER PANEL WITH A SLIMY FILE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN ICE MAKER AND KEEP FOOD AND CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR NOR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SEP 272011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER (2nd FLOOR), GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS & ICE BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES & DRAINS AT BOTH DISHROOMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS AROUND & UNDER DISHMACHINES & SINKS AT BOTH DISHROOMS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
DIPPER WELLS NEEDED AT AREAS BY THE HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM FREEZERS. 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.
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