OCT 26
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
UKAI RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
1059 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 26, 2022 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING AT THE U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY THE REAR WINDOW OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JUN 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREPPING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE FOOD BLENDER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
NO DOCUMENTATION OR FREEZE RECORDS ON SITE FROM RAW FISH SUPPLIER OR FREEZE RECORDS MAINTAINED FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION BY THE LICENSE HOLDER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD INCLUDING SPICE MIXTURES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS OR FREEZERS.----SOILED CLOTH CURTAIN AT THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH IN FREEZER NOTED DIRTY. EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE: UNDER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER, KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STAIRWELL SUCH AS PILED WOOD, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
FEB 272020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2020
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER FLOWS BACK INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND RELEASED, WATER THEN WILL SLOWLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND NOT BACK UP INTO COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT NORTH STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
MAR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED A VERY THICK PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOORS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
show all 16 inspections →
NOV 282018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 28
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND UNDER BOOTHS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUL 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOUND NO HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. (RAW CHICKEN).MANAGEMENT STATES CHICKEN IS HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 48HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION UNTIL APPROVED BY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED AND NOT LABELED/DATED. FOUND NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD/VACUUM PACKAGED FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF VACUUM PACKAGED RAW CHICKEN. VALUE ABOUT 20 DOLLARS. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
MAR 302018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
F0UND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
FEB 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DARK STICKY LIQUID FROM FLOOR NEAR SODA RACK IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DUST DEPOSITS ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, METAL SCRAPS) STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES AND TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JUL 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, BOTTOM OF TABLES AT MAIN KITCHEN,SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND LOOSE SINK AT WOMAN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL MENTIONED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS BEEN TEARING AWAY FROM THE WALL. RE-APPLY OR INSTALL NEW BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DISCARD CLUTTER (EMPTY BOXES,BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ETC.) AND RE-ORGANZIE EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMEMT TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOORS-MAINTAIN.
NOV 142014PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2014
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI BAR IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
JUL 12014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FROZEN MEATS STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GRESE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST INSTALL SPLAS GUARDS BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLERS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
OCT 232013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 23
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
OCT 162013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BASE OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, TWO LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG GLUE BOARD NEAR STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 72012PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2012
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. CONSUMOR ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED IN VIEW TO THE PUBLIC.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LIDS FOR FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI BAR AND REAR KITCHEN MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER OR DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER (METAL) IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BULK DRY FOODS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FRONT SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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 →