Umami Burger
Troubled record — failed 5 of 11 inspections for plumbing & waste, documentation & training
2020-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. UNABLE TO SHOW DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER STORING THE RICE IN THE STORAGE AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN L...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN VENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVING THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...
2019-09-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT All TIMES AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SIMPLE SYRUPS, BLOOD ORANGE, PASSION AND TEA DRINKS , SECRET SAUCE , SHITAKE, AND COOKED LOLLIPOP WINGS, ETC) IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LA...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW PACKAGED IMPOSSIBLE BURGER PATTIES THAWING IN PREP AREA UNDER A HEATED LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING SHALL TAKE PLACE UNDER REFRIGERTATION THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW , OR SUBMERGED COMPLETELY UNDER RUNNING WATER @...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY LOW TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK CRATES STACKED UP ALONG WALLS NEAR RECEPTACLE, OLD FURNITURE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREA FREE OF ANY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STICKY SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT BEER WALK IN COOLER STORAGE ON FLOOR, AND POOLING WATER IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WARE WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
2019-09-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT All TIMES AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SIMPLE SYRUPS, BLOOD ORANGE, PASSION AND TEA DRINKS , SECRET SAUCE , SHITAKE, AND COOKED LOLLIPOP WINGS, ETC) IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE L...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW PACKAGED IMPOSSIBLE BURGER PATTIES THAWING IN PREP AREA UNDER A HEATED LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING SHALL TAKE PLACE UNDER REFRIGERTATION THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW , OR SUBMERGED COMPLETELY UNDER RUNNING WATER ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 23 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... THE BAR ON LIQUOR STORAGE RACKS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MAIN PREP AREA IN REAR FLYING THROUGHOUT, NEAR BEER COOLER, ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND NEAR WARE WASHING MA...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY LOW TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK CRATES STACKED UP ALONG WALLS NEAR RECEPTACLE, OLD FURNITURE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREA FREE OF ANY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STICKY SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT BEER WALK IN COOLER STORAGE ON FLOOR, AND POOLING WATER IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WARE WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
2018-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GROUND BEEF PATTIES,CESAR SALAD, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (SERIOUS 7-38-012)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND OTHER RANDOM RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE SERVER STATION, REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER 2-DOOR OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, REAR OFFICE, AND IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER.
2018-03-22 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND OTHER RANDOM RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE SERVER STATION, REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER 2-DOOR OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, REAR OFFICE, AND IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER.
2017-09-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRONT BAR AREA,BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS .
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS
2017-08-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES/5- LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA,DINING AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,WAIT STATION AREA.ALSO APPX."3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR RIGHT CORNER,ADJ...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT PLATES ON DINING AREA TABLES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER LEDGE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOLLIE CART UNDER DISH MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELVES OF TABLE UNDER HOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRONT BAR AREA,BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS.
2016-09-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-09-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. (REPEAT VIOLATION/NON-COMPLIANCE FROM CORRECT BY DATE GIVEN) CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
2016-09-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
CONTAINER OF COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 46.9F, AND CONTAINER OF COOKED ONIONS AT 46.7F IN PREP COOLER (COOKED YESTERDAY). INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS. $1...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INCOMPLETE, PARTIAL CONSUMER ADVISORY STATED ON MENU. INSTD TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING POSTED: "The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
2016-07-12 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREAS. PROVIDE SAME. PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
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