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EAT

Katsu Japanese Restaurant

2651 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
94/100

Strong record across 9 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
9
6 passed
Last Inspected
2017-04-18
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
94/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-04-18
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Chemical Safety issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation minor 15×
Chemical Safety critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2017-04-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

2016-07-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2015-06-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in bar area, and under counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

2014-02-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND FROST BUILD UP IN THE 1DR FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 2-COMP SINK AND LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK RIGHT NEXT TO ABOVE STATED SINK.

2013-09-16 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear storage area by hot water not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen not clean, need cleaning. exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.

2012-06-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE SINGLE SERVICE POTS AND PANS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN, INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER AND HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2011-05-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND FRESH CLAMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO IT. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH HAS TO HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO T...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT. MISSING 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM COOLER AND ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE , MUST REPLACE.

2011-04-22 Fail Canvass

No violations found.

2010-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 3
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Found during inspection there were no 90 days shipping order tags provided for 7/30/2010 for Oysters.Citation was issued 7-38-005-b-2 critical violation. All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. S...

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 rusty surfaces underneath grills in rear prep area in kitchen,Advised owner to repair or replace.

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.

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