Chicago
18
BEAT

Kusanya Inc

825 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60621 · Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
7 passed
Last Inspected
2020-07-22
Pass Rate
64%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2020-07-22)
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2019, 2019)
Sanitation issues found across 20 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 20×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2020-07-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ADJACENT DOORS LEADING TO YOUR STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD ATTACHED TO PLEXIGLASS AT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WINDOW SILLS,UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN COFFEE BEANS FROM FLOOR IN ROASTING ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TABLE TOP GRILL IN PREP AREA.

2020-07-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF BIN.MUST REMOVE ICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005).

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN WALL AND WALL BASE,ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER PREP COUNTER,UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA AND A RAT DROPPING ON WOOD CRATES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ADJACENT DOORS LEADING TO YOUR STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WINDOW SILLS,UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES AND BAGS OF COFFEE BEANS OFF OF FLOOR IN ROASTING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN COFFEE BEANS FROM FLOOR IN ROASTING ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TABLE TOP GRILL IN PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE ROASTING ROOM WHERE COFFEE BEANS ARE ROASTED. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND ACCESSIBLE WHERE ALL FOOD PREP AREAS ARE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A...

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2019-10-23 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE ROASTING ROOM WHERE COFFEE BEANS ARE ROASTED. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND ACCESSIBLE WHERE ALL FOOD PREP AREAS ARE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A...

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTTION DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the A...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLAINACE FOR VIOLATION 38. UPON RE-INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 15 IN THE ROSATING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

2019-10-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND COFFEE THERMOS, CONTAINERS, AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO A STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the A...

2018-05-01 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SMALL FREEZER NOT CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.ALSO ELEVATE THE GREEN COFFEE BEANS OF THE ROASTING AREA FLOOR 6" AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

2017-10-16 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENTILATION FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET.

2016-02-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

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

REMOVE EXCESS POOLING WATER IN REFRIGERATOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

2015-03-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ICE MACHINE AND IN THE MOP CLOSET TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE STOCK UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP TO PREVENT CLUTTER.

2014-05-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

critical Pest Activity

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

2013-11-15 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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

BRICK WALLS NOTED IN FOOD PREP AREA WHICH ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED IN SOME AREAS( DEEP HOLES FOUND IN SOME SECTIONS OF WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND DINING AREAS). MUST FILL IN LARGE OPENINGS IN WALLS AND APPLY A SEALANT...

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED OR REPLACED WITH SHATTER RESISTENT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST HANG WET MOP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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