APR 24
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KUSANYA CAFE.
EAT. 90/100
823-825 W 69TH ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 24, 2025 · passed
Passed all 5 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
LOWER SURFACE OF THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT AROUND THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT AREA WITH CLUTTER IN THE FRONT OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN PRESSURE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
SEP 292023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH AN UP-TO-DATE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE ROASTING PREP AREA AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE ROASTING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOXES CLUTTERED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE SAID BOXES TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
JAN 212022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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