Chicago
96
EAT

Japanese American Service Center

4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Golden Diner · High risk
EAT
96/100

Strong record across 13 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
13
11 passed
Last Inspected
2023-03-13
Pass Rate
85%
1 failure
Score
96/100
EAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-03-13
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Sanitation issues found across 13 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 13×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2023-03-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

2022-03-09 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-03-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FIRST NORTH-WEST SIDE DOOR FACING PARKING LOT WITH GAP 1/4" TO 1/2".REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2019-10-31 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

2017-08-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

2016-05-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE WAREHOUSE AND FRONT AREA . MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2015-07-30 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DEBRIS AND SEDIMENT IN THE CABINENT UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE STORED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-14 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

WOOD MOBILE CART SURFACE IS POROUS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP UNDER THE STOVE IN KITCHEN,BEHIND AND SIDE OF POP MACHINE IN HALLWAY AND BEHIND THE PIANO IN DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN WALLS BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

RECONNECT LIGHT SHIELD TO FRAME ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

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

MOP SINK STORAGE AREA NOT ORGANIZED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRTY CLOTH FROM FLOOR AND BUCKETS,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.

2013-11-07 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2012-03-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Employee Hygiene

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE...

2010-12-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE PREMISES STORAGE...

2010-11-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE PREMISES STORAG...

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