JUL 22
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KUSANYA INC.
BEAT. 18/100
825 W 69TH ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 22, 2020 · passed
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD ATTACHED TO PLEXIGLASS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN COFFEE BEANS FROM FLOOR IN ROASTING ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TABLE TOP GRILL IN PREP AREA.
JUL 152020FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/15/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WINDOW SILLS,UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES AND BAGS OF COFFEE BEANS OFF OF FLOOR IN ROASTING ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN COFFEE BEANS FROM FLOOR IN ROASTING ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TABLE TOP GRILL IN PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OCT 232019FAILED6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2019
FAILED
6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTTION DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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 American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
OCT 112019FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2019
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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)
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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 American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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MAY 12018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 162017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET.
FEB 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MAR 122015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE STOCK UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP TO PREVENT CLUTTER.
MAY 162014PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2014
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
NOV 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 TO ALL BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPENING(S) BETWEEN WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED OR REPLACED WITH SHATTER RESISTENT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST HANG WET MOP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →