OKINI BUFFET HIBACHI, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

6560 W FULLERTON AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

6 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
49
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2026
FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKERS, DRIPPING INTO ICE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AND ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLL HANGING ABOVE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS),EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,INTERIOR BOTTOM STORAGE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HIBACHI HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2622187 DATED:08/13/2025 #39---3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. #51---5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55---6-501.11: OBSERVED THE REAR ELECTRICAL/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56---4-202.18: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATON FILTERS ABOVE THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56---6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/6/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 13
2025
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT HIBACHI PREP AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED THE REAR ELECTRICAL/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATON FILTERS ABOVE THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT HIBACHI PREP AREA WITH NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THIS TIME. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY EQUIP WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT HIBACHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT HIBACHI PREP AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED THE REAR ELECTRICAL/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATON FILTERS ABOVE THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 2
2025
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT HIBACHI PREP AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED THE REAR ELECTRICAL/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATON FILTERS ABOVE THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 20
2025
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT HIBACHI PREP AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED THE REAR ELECTRICAL/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATON FILTERS ABOVE THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 17
2025
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT HIBACHI PREP AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED A WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.0F. ALSO OBSERVED TWO OTHER WALK-IN COOLERS WITH SIGNS STATING THE WALK-IN COOLERS WILL NOT BE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER TO REACH AND MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR BELOW. THE OTHER TWO WALK-IN COOLERS THAT WERE NOT ON AND OPERATING WERE TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND MUST BE INSPECTED BY CDPH BEFORE USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, BOXES, AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT OVERFLOWING AND LIDS MUST BE CLOSED, TIGHT-FITTING, AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR ELECTRICAL/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATON FILTERS ABOVE THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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