Agami Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Agami Japanese Restaurant, the earliest from 2020. The most recent report on file is from May 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS FROM THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA, AND SLOW DRAINAGE AT BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OR REPLACE GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OR REPLACE GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OPENING ON METAL SHEET BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE MUST BE SEALED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON PIPES LINE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRAKED AND UNEVEN.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD NORTH SITE OF EQUIPMENT
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Oct 9, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SUSHI PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE SUSHI PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Sep 29, 2020
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SUSHI PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE SUSHI PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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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 May 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agami Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited four 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Agami Japanese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Agami Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Agami Japanese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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