Chicago
45
BEAT

Kamehachi Sushi Cafe

311 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Mostly clean — 9 of 14 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
14
9 passed
Last Inspected
2019-06-11
Pass Rate
64%
1 failure
Score
45/100
BEAT
13 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-06-11
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Other issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity serious
2019-06-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD ...

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE D...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP (SUSHI) PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED AND COVERED, ITEMS STORED INSIDE (REGISTER STORED ON TOP OF HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD WITH TRAY) CUTTING BOARD CLOSED FRONT PORTION OF HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SIN...

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF FISH SOLD(CONSUMED) IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE ON SITE FOR CDPH REVIEW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN,FISH, FISH EGGS, TUNA, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED FRONT AND REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION IS...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER AND HANGING ON HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND CRAB MEAT ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 68.2F, 1-LB OF CRAB MEAT INSIDE COOLER AT 50.6F AND RAW SALMON AT 48.6F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005A

2017-07-31 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-08-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.F OR BELOW.MUST NOT USE COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW.COOLER WILL BE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH ...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLERS.APPROX 4LBS OF RAW TUNA MAINTAINED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 58.7F,45.8F,1-LB OF RAW SALMON-49.7F, APPROX 4LBS OF COOKED CRAB MEAT AT 56.7F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS A...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO IDENIFICATION AT ALL AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION). SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS UPPER AND LOWER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.

2016-02-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE FOE ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.

2015-02-20 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 1DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE 2 DR COOLER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXECSSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING FANS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES REAR AND FRONT PREP SERVICE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ALL THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.

2014-11-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR CONTAINING CARDBOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE/MAINTAIN OR REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF UNUSED/DEAD REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA.

2014-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD HOT WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 103.2- 126.DEGREES F ( i.e. SALMON, CHICKEN TERIYAKI)AND COLD FOODS HELD AT 53.6- 55.4 DEGREES F (i.e. RAW TUNA AND SALMON). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT AL...

critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CONTAMINATE KNIFE AND CUTTING BOARD WITH UNSANITIZED WASH CLOTH AND PROCEED TO PREPARE SUSHI ON CUTTING BOARD IN SAME WIPED LOCATION WITH SAME KNIFE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WASH CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CLEAN SA...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE WASH CLOTH IN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND WASH FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A). ALSO INFORMED OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA UNACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY RICE COOKER ON STOOL IN FRONT OF IT. MUST BE ACCCESSBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SANITARY DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT OR REAR. MUST PROVIDE. NAPKINS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CETIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF, TUNA, RICE AND SALMON) ARE BEING PREPARED ANDSERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AT REAR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

2013-06-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH 2DR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BOTTOM SHELF AND FOOD SPLASHES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

2012-11-30 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MISSING STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, SINK DRAINS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP & DOOR TRACKS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINKS & BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES BY MOP ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

ANY CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED & IF NEEDED MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR (UNUSED FLOOR MATS, SHELVINGS).

2011-11-23 Pass Canvass
3
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHE...

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 FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND AL...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVER.

2011-02-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Employee Hygiene

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. MUST REATTACH FRONT AREA HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.

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. FRONT AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RAILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

2010-02-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-02-05 Fail Complaint
2
serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Minor violations not corrected from 5/26/09 (report#157471). #33-pipes under 3-comp sink...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Any employee at front prep area, handling or serving open food, must have hair restraints.

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