Agami Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Agami Japanese Restaurant 12 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Public records show no inspections at Agami Japanese Restaurant since Nov 5, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “variance obtained for specialized processing methods”, which has been cited 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Agami Japanese Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME DAY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW FOOD BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS(SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISUSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LETTER/RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST OBTAIN.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIANCE FOR KIMCHI BEING MADE AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE. TAGGED 20POUNDS OF KIMCHI INSIDE WALI IN COOLER.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HACCP PLAN FOR KIMCHI BEING MADE AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 25, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK N COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE BAR AND SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE THE PIPES OR INSTALL A DROP CEILING BETWEEN THE PIPES AND THE SUSHI BAR/BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT DUCT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH DUST BUILD UP, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND USED BAR-B QUE GRILL LOCKED ON PATIO,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.NO COOKING IS ALLOWED ON SIDE WALK/PATIO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED ON PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON TOP SHELF ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT ELEVATED,MUST BE 6" ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.OBSERVED PAN INSIDE LIQUID(RICE VINEGAR) AND DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER THE ONE BURNER STOVE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND WATER UNDER NOT RAISED SHELVES UNDER THE BAR AREA.MUST ELEVATE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN.
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Jan 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SNK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. AND ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO HAVE WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Sep 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING HELD UP BY ZIP TIES TIED THE TO THE DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD AND THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND RE-ORGANIZE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE ELETRICAL STORAGE CLOSET TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE FLOORS AND TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Jun 23, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE ELECTRICAL CORD AND OTHER WIRES UNDER THE SUSHI BAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DISPLAY PREP COOLER HAS A SIGN "NOT IN USE" DUE TO BE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE BAR AND SUSHI PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OR ENCLOSE PIPES FOR FOOD PROTECTION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PRESENTLY NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PIPE LEAKING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED AND DANGLING FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED COOLERS,AND WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND RUST ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH ROOM NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED TO FRAME,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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May 14, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RELACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DISPLAY PREP COOLER HAS A SIGN "NOT IN USE" DUE TO BE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE BAR AND SUSHI PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OR ENCLOSE PIPES FOR FOOD PROTECTION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PRESENTLY NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PIPE LEAKING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND RUST ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISHROOM NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED TO FRAME,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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May 12, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED:DRAIN PIPE ARE MISSING,NOT CONNECTED.FAUCET IS TILT TO THE RIGHT AND MANAGER/OWNER STATED "WE DON'T USE" HOWEVER A SIGN IS POSTED ON SINK " NOT IN USE".INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID SINK AND USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,NOT FAR FROM DISH ROOM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHROOM AREA,UNDER SHELVE,ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS(OVER 15 DROPPINGS).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD IN REAR STORAGE NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RELACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED DIRTY /FOOD DEBRIS ON ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE CLEANABLE. BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FOUND POROUS AND CRUMBLE BASE OF WATER FILTER UNIT BEHIND THE BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DISPLAY PREP COOLER HAS A SIGN "NOT IN USE" DUE TO BE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND RUST ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP ALSO UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD STAINS INSTRUCYED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISHROOM NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED TO FRAME,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Jun 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SUSHI PREP COOLER (2-DOOR FISH COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS/SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND STANDING WATER UNDER DISHMACHINE AND BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISHWASH AREA AND BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FILTERS FOR HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SAUCE/SODA REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR INTERIOR OF COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (BOXES OF WINE ON FLOOR, WHEELS ON FLOOR, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/05/12
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/12/12). ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SUSHI PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND TIGHTLY FIT FLOOR DRAIN COVERS TO ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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May 29, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Agami Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Agami Japanese Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agami Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Agami Japanese Restaurant.
Has Agami Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Agami Japanese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Agami Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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