JAI YEN ON BROADWAY.
3734-3736 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 222022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
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.
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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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 202022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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.
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 132022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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.
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 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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.
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FANS AT THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
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 112020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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JUL 292020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12- OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 272020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AROUND OUTDOOR TRASH CAN RECEPTICLE. MUST REMOVE BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 132020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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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