SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 65/100

2813 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 2, 2026 · passed

8 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 2
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

JAN 8
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF AT 48.6F, EGGS AT 46.8F, AND PASTA/ NOODLES 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF RANGING IN TEMP OF 44.5F-48.6F IN 4 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 4
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL OUTSIDE UTILITY MOP ROOM AND OUTSIDE CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS ALSO OBSERVED WALL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAINT WALLS/BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN WALLLS IN A GOOD REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JAN 22
2025
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT UTILITY ROOM AND ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EEXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL OUTSIDE UTILITY MOP ROOM AND OUTSIDE CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS ALSO OBSERVED WALL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAINT WALLS/BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN WALLLS IN A GOOD REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593281 ON 04/23/2024. #36. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER. #49. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS. #55. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA CEILING TILES AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CEILING TILES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 23
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA CEILING TILES AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CEILING TILES.

APR 25
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

APR 14
2023
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REMOVE. REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LARGE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT UNDER THE BAR AREA IS HEAVELY LEAKING. REPAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER ON FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE, BAR AREA AND DISHROOM.KEEP AREA DRY. DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-30-22,REPORT #2562971 #16) 4-602.11(B-E): NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #47) 4-101.19: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AND ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

AUG 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AND ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE.

APR 2
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13-RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE.-----WALL AT THE USED GRILL COVER STORAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL WITH AN OPEN HOLE AND EXCESSIVE DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. NOT IN USE NO CITATION ISSUED SEE COMMENTS

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)- ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- PLASTIC HANDLES OF BOTH RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES. 4-101.19 --MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE SERVER STATIONS.----RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- ONE OF THE THREE TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE.-----WALL AT THE USED GRILL COVER STORAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL WITH AN OPEN HOLE AND EXCESSIVE DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL AT THE WATER PITCHER STORAGE AREA IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAIR WALL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES CHECKED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

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

PLASTIC HANDLES OF BOTH RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE SERVER STATIONS.----RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ONE OF THE THREE TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKS LINE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE.-----WALL AT THE USED GRILL COVER STORAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL WITH AN OPEN HOLE AND EXCESSIVE DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL AT THE WATER PITCHER STORAGE AREA IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAIR WALL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 11
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED MISSING LIDS ON THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT SPRAYER BY THE DISH WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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

JUN 1
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AT PREMISES NOT CLEAN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION(DUST).MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND OPENING BETWEEN DISHROOM AND HALLWAY TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL DOOR.

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

FOUND NO PREPARATION/DUMP SINK AT BEVERAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PREPARATION SINK AT BEVERAGE AREAS. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED FOR HOT WATER MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. FLOOR SINK UNDER ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN AROUND EDGES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MAY 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND GLASS DISHMACHINE AT BAR NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

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

FOUND ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AT PREMISES NOT CLEAN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION(DUST).MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND OPENING BETWEEN DISHROOM AND HALLWAY TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL DOOR.

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

FOUND NO PREPARATION/DUMP SINK AT BEVERAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PREPARATION SINK AT BEVERAGE AREAS. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED FOR HOT WATER MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. FLOOR SINK UNDER ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN AROUND EDGES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

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