SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JAI YEN ON BROADWAY.

BEAT. 31/100

3734-3736 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 22, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 22
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE (RICE AND SALT) BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAINED THEM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID.MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

SEP 20
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE (RICE AND SALT) BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAINED THEM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP WAS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID.MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #39 (RULE #6-501.111) FROM REPORT #2563612 DATED ON 09/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #54 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING LIDS AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THE SAID RECEPTACLE CAN BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. #60 VIOLATIONS: #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE. #47 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 13
2022
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SUSHI) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE (RICE AND SALT) BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAINED THEM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID.MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING LIDS AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THE SAID RECEPTACLE CAN BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM03/25/2021, REPORT #2497372 #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AT THE FOOD STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #47 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

MAR 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SPICY SHRIMP 48.1F (2 CONTAINERS), SPICY SALMON 47.1F/48.4F, SPICY TUNA 48F/48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

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

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AT THE FOOD STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS LONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO REPAIR AND/OR REPAIR COVING OR BASEBOARD OF SAME THAT IS IN POOR REPAIRS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FANS AT THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

AUG 11
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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JUL 29
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12- OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 27
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND TO NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED UNTIL NOTIFIED BY CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE TO FIX ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED A FOUL GAS/SEWAGE SMELL UPON ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ALSO IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT AROUND THE SUMP PUMP WHERE MANY PIPES ARE BEING DIRECTED INTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AROUND OUTDOOR TRASH CAN RECEPTICLE. MUST REMOVE BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 13
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ONSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED WITH THE BEGINNING OF BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

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