Katsu Japanese Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

2651 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2017.

Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2017

Inspection history

APR 18
2017
PASS 1 violation
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.

JUL 18
2016
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 8
2015
PASS 3 violations
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).

FEB 19
2014
PASS 2 violations
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.

SEP 16
2013
PASS 5 violations
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.

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JUN 12
2012
PASS 3 violations
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.

MAY 5
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 THE BAG OR CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ,WHEN IT'S READY TO BE COOK, TAG HAS TO B E KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS.MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT,WORTH $16.50 .TOTAL 3 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

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.

APR 22
2011
FAIL 0 violations
AUG 14
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold citation issued number H000064627-18 court date is on 9/16/2010,room 112,time 9:00 am location 400 W. Superior.

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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