GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1364 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

21 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND OUTER OPENING PROTECTED .

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR DAN IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS, AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ALL WALLS IN WAREWASHING AREA, WHICH INCLUDES WALL BEHIND WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPENINGS IN WALL AND MISSING WALLBASE NOTED AT WALL NEXT TO HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL, SEAL OPENINGS, REPLACE WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 26

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAR 12

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 11

2024

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT SINKS OBSERVED TO BE 57-59F. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AND QUANTITY SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY ALL SINKS IN THE FACILITY WITH A TEMP OF A MINIMAL 100 F FOR HAND WASHING AND 110 F FOR DISHWASHING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MAR 28

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PLASTIC WALL INSIDE THE MICROWAVE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE INTERIOR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM VENT AND THE VENT OUTSIDE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 14

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6

2023

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. HOT WATER AT 145F. I INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/13/2022 REPORT #2559231 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 13

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE OIL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13-OBSERVED UNFINISHED BRICK WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 8

2022

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT 63.8F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 64.5F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.5F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SPRING SALAD MIX FOUND AT 44.8F, OPEN JAR OF MINCED GARLIC FOUND AT 48.2F, SPICY TUNA FOUND AT 49.8F, ROAST BEEF FOUND AT 48.9F AND CHEESE FOUND AT 47.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SLIDING DOOR COOLER AT 52.5F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 44.5F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CARTONS OF FROZEN PUREES SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW IN REFRIGERATION OF 41.0F OR BELOW OR SUBMERGE UNDER RUNNING WATER.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE OIL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNFINISHED BRICK WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUL 28

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED FAUCET LEAKING FROM SPRAYER UNIT O. DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

DEC 21

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA AROUND AND ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND SINKS.

DEC 14

2020

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND 10 ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. ECOLAB SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON DECEMBER 10, 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOLLOW UP WITH ECOLAB PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OCT 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION MUST OBTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF,KIMCHE, PORK, RICE, MISO SOUP, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNITS IN FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNIT STORING LEAFY GREENS, ASPARAGUS, AND GREEN VEGGIES IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND DISH ROOM UNDERNEATH BLACK MATS. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN BAR PREP.

SEP 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON DISH MACHINE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE DISH ROOM. ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE.

OCT 13

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR .

OCT 6

2017

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED 3-EMPLOYEES WIPING GLOVED HANDS ON SOILED TOWELS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND HANDLING FOOD,RINISING HANDS AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK AFTER COMING OUT FROM DISH MACHINE WITH OUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,2-SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND A CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE LOCATED IN REAR HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LOCKS ON COOLERS AND FREEZER OR REMOVE INSIDE OF PREP OR STORAGE AREAS TO PROTECT FOOD.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,SHELVING UNITS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS.3- LIVE LARGE FLIES IN DINING AREA.ALSO, APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID AND LIP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING ON CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN AND HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT AND COVER MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DINING TABLE .

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL SOLUTION HOSE AT 3- COMP SINK ABOVE BASIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,PREP COOLERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS,FLOOR MATS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT DIPPING WELL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL SAUCE COOLER IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUT REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

SEP 29

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT MAIN PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE. 3-COMPARTMENT CHEMICAL DISPENSING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE LENGTH AND BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND HAVE PROPER LENGTH TO PREVENT COMPLETE SUBMERSION IN SINK BASIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

FEB 16

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 8/27/15 REPORT 1566783 NOT CORRECTED: 38- INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BIN COVER MISSING AT BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM. ENCLOSE LARGE PIPE IN ROOF ABOVE TABLES IN WEST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA(MUST PREVENT OVERHEAD LEAKAGE).

AUG 27

2015

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE GAURD AT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA/WAIT STATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM. ENCLOSE LARGE PIPE IN ROOF ABOVE TABLES IN WEST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA(MUST PREVENT OVERHEAD LEAKAGE).

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