UMAMI BURGER.

Chicago Health Dept

945 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

11 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Oct 2020.

Last inspected Oct 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER STORING THE RICE IN THE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVING THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & 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 VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

SEP 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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 LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

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 @ 70F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY LOW TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

SEP 3

2019

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Critical Pest Activity

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 MACHINE.MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A) . CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY LOW TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* 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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER 2-DOOR OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAR 22

2018

FAIL 4 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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER 2-DOOR OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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SEP 14

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 .

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED

Minor Sanitation

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

AUG 31

2017

FAIL 7 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

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,ADJACENT REAR BAR IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/31/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT PLATES ON DINING AREA TABLES

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

SEP 16

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 15

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.

SEP 13

2016

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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. $10 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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 shellfish may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information."

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.

JUL 12

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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