GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT.
2813 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
8 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 22026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 82026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 62026PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 42025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 222025FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS.
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.
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.
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 232024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
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 252023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
APR 142023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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
LARGE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT UNDER THE BAR AREA IS HEAVELY LEAKING. REPAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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
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 302022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 22021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
: 4-602.13-RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. NOT IN USE NO CITATION ISSUED SEE COMMENTS
4-903.11(A;C)- ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.
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.
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.
5-205.15- ONE OF THE THREE TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
2-102.13- ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
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.
ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.
PLASTIC HANDLES OF BOTH RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
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.
ONE OF THE THREE TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 112019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED MISSING LIDS ON THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT SPRAYER BY THE DISH WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 12018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AT PREMISES NOT CLEAN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION(DUST).MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND OPENING BETWEEN DISHROOM AND HALLWAY TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL DOOR.
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 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND GLASS DISHMACHINE AT BAR NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
FOUND ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AT PREMISES NOT CLEAN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION(DUST).MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND OPENING BETWEEN DISHROOM AND HALLWAY TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL DOOR.
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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