UKAI RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1059 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Oct 2022.

Last inspected Oct 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 26

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY THE REAR WINDOW OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD INCLUDING SPICE MIXTURES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

MAR 5

2020

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 27

2020

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT NORTH STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

MAR 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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NOV 28

2018

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND UNDER BOOTHS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUL 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

MAR 30

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

F0UND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

FEB 15

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 23

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2014

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

JUL 1

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 23

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2013

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 7

2012

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BULK DRY FOODS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FRONT SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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