Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
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Going back to 2015, Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat has 21 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 16 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND OUTER OPENING PROTECTED .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR DAN IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OPENINGS IN WALL AND MISSING WALLBASE NOTED AT WALL NEXT TO HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL, SEAL OPENINGS, REPLACE WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS, AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ALL WALLS IN WAREWASHING AREA, WHICH INCLUDES WALL BEHIND WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT SINKS OBSERVED TO BE 57-59F. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AND QUANTITY SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY ALL SINKS IN THE FACILITY WITH A TEMP OF A MINIMAL 100 F FOR HAND WASHING AND 110 F FOR DISHWASHING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Mar 28, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM VENT AND THE VENT OUTSIDE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLASTIC WALL INSIDE THE MICROWAVE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE INTERIOR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Feb 14, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/13/2022 REPORT #2559231 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. HOT WATER AT 145F. I INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE OIL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13-OBSERVED UNFINISHED BRICK WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 8, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT 63.8F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 64.5F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.5F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SPRING SALAD MIX FOUND AT 44.8F, OPEN JAR OF MINCED GARLIC FOUND AT 48.2F, SPICY TUNA FOUND AT 49.8F, ROAST BEEF FOUND AT 48.9F AND CHEESE FOUND AT 47.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SLIDING DOOR COOLER AT 52.5F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 44.5F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARTONS OF FROZEN PUREES SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW IN REFRIGERATION OF 41.0F OR BELOW OR SUBMERGE UNDER RUNNING WATER.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE OIL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED BRICK WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED FAUCET LEAKING FROM SPRAYER UNIT O. DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Dec 21, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA AROUND AND ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND SINKS.
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Dec 14, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND 10 ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. ECOLAB SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON DECEMBER 10, 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOLLOW UP WITH ECOLAB PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA AROUND AND ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND SINKS.
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Oct 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF,KIMCHE, PORK, RICE, MISO SOUP, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION MUST OBTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNITS IN FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNIT STORING LEAFY GREENS, ASPARAGUS, AND GREEN VEGGIES IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND DISH ROOM UNDERNEATH BLACK MATS. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN BAR PREP.
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Sep 19, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON DISH MACHINE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE DISH ROOM. ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE.
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Oct 13, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR .
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Oct 6, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED 3-EMPLOYEES WIPING GLOVED HANDS ON SOILED TOWELS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND HANDLING FOOD,RINISING HANDS AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK AFTER COMING OUT FROM DISH MACHINE WITH OUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,2-SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND A CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE LOCATED IN REAR HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LOCKS ON COOLERS AND FREEZER OR REMOVE INSIDE OF PREP OR STORAGE AREAS TO PROTECT FOOD.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,SHELVING UNITS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS.3- LIVE LARGE FLIES IN DINING AREA.ALSO, APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID AND LIP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING ON CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN AND HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT AND COVER MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DINING TABLE .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL SOLUTION HOSE AT 3- COMP SINK ABOVE BASIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,PREP COOLERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS,FLOOR MATS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT DIPPING WELL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL SAUCE COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUT REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT MAIN PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE. 3-COMPARTMENT CHEMICAL DISPENSING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE LENGTH AND BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND HAVE PROPER LENGTH TO PREVENT COMPLETE SUBMERSION IN SINK BASIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Feb 16, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 8/27/15 REPORT 1566783 NOT CORRECTED: 38- INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN COVER MISSING AT BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM. ENCLOSE LARGE PIPE IN ROOF ABOVE TABLES IN WEST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA(MUST PREVENT OVERHEAD LEAKAGE).
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Aug 27, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE GAURD AT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA/WAIT STATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM. ENCLOSE LARGE PIPE IN ROOF ABOVE TABLES IN WEST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA(MUST PREVENT OVERHEAD LEAKAGE).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat.
Has Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat 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 Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gyu-Kaku Restaurant — Gyu-Kaku Restaurnat is inspected around two times per year on average.
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