Chicago
39
BEAT

Hibachi Seafood Buffet

3556 E 118th St, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
39/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2014-09-11
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
39/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2014-09-11)
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2013, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 17×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
2014-09-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND WOK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE BUFFER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. ALSO OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM WALLS PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-SEAL. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED EILING THRU OUT REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE GRAFFITI OFF ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREMISES HAS RE-INSTALLED A TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE, OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATERTO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ANDR EMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2014-09-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MANY (8) FLY STIPS IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA OVER PREP TABLE, FOOD NOT PROTECTED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND HAVE PEST CONTROL HANDLE.

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 2 LARGE ROACHES BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT FOR SERVICE. ALSO NOTED BORIC ACID (ROACH POWDER) CAKED ON IN SIDE OF THE BUFFET TABLES, BEHIND THE BAG N BOX STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALL IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN,ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND WOK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED THE BUFFET CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER THRU-OUT KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM WALLS PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-SEAL.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED MANY DEAD FLY'S INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS(NOT CLEAN), INSTRUCTE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREMISES HAS RE-INSTALLED A TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED PAPER TAPE ON THE DRAIN TO THE DISH MACHINE 1 COMP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO REMOVE CLOTHES/PL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2013-08-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN WALLS,CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS OF DEBRIS.

2013-08-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPOPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS:1LBS WHITE TUNA 49F,EEL FISH-48F, 1 LB CRAB STICK-48F ,COOKED EGG -49F AT SUCHI BAR COOLER ,1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS-118F AT BUFFET.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW/HOT FOODS AT ...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND REAR ENTRY DOOR BY ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR APPROX 1/4INCH AREAS.MUST REPAIR DOOR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN WALLS,CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS OF DEBRIS.

2013-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE RAW SALMON SUSHI-51.1F,WHITE TUNI SUSHI-55F,ELL SUSHI- 58F,RICE-73.8F.APPROX 20LBS COST $80.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED MAY 07,2012 /NON COMPLIANCE TO REPORT #1214682 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO DIPPER WELL INSTALL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM WAITRESS SECTION-A.MUST INSTALL.

2012-05-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 30 PIECES OF SUSHI MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMERS AT SUSHI BAR ON ICE -,TUNA-68F,YELLOW FIN TUNA-67.9F,SALMON-58F,AND60F.MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED...

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.BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR-RUSTY. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM STATION.MUST INSTALL.

2011-02-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-02-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.OBSERVED ROACH POWDER DRIONE IMROPERLY APPLIED IN HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABIN...

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.OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR SELF SERVICE ICE CREAM MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TAYLOR FOR SNEEZE GUARD. ALSO OBSERVED ...

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.OBSERVED THE SLICER AND ICE SHUTE FROM THE SODA...

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.OBSERVED MUCH WATER ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.

minor Food Temperature

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.OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER SOME OF THE FRONT HOT AND COLD...

2010-02-05 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-01-11 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

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