Ganbeii

2439 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Ganbeii has been inspected five times since 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Ganbeii's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 10, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ganbeii on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE SHELF STORED INSIDE INSIDE TIN CAN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTTOM OF THE HANDWASH SINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Mar 4, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BY THE BASEBOARD WALL IN THE KITCHEN,REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Mar 3, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-20,REPORT#2362821 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-1-19,REPORT #2286059 #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. #51)5-204.1 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTION/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET LOCATED REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BY THE BASEBOARD WALL IN THE KITCHEN,REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION(BOUGHT WRONG SOLUTION).MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-1-19,REPORT #2286059 #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. #51)5-204.1 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET LOCATED REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DRY SAUCE SPLATTERED ON EAST WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT THEM
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BY THE BASEBOARD WALL IN THE KITCHEN,REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UP-GRADE TO VIOLATION #60
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May 1, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET LOCATED REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN/PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP SINK AT SAID AREAS FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ganbeii last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ganbeii on file is from Nov 10, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ganbeii?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ganbeii.

Has Ganbeii's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ganbeii have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ganbeii means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.