Gyu-Kaku Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Gyu-Kaku Restaurant has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 17 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
28
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TOILETS WITH RESIDUE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES CLUTTERED ON FLOOR IN STAIRWELL AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH VERY LITTLE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.
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Sep 4, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT 1ST FL REAR PREP REAR HANDSINK. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WHEN WATER IS RAN FROM REAR HANDSINK AND POOLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE (DISH AREA) HANDSINK USE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED WAS 11/15/2023, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 7/11/2024.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.
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Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE PREPARING BEEF, PORK EGGS, RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS (COOLING UNITS, TABLE GRILL CLEANING SPACE. POWER WASHER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON 4 TH FLOOR, AND ALL WOODEN CABINETS ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK IN IN USE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET DURING INSPECTION AS WELL AS TOILET ON 4TH FLOOR NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST -4TH FLOORS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SPACES CLUTTERED ON 4TH FLOOR..., NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THERE IS UNUSED PATIO EQUIPMENT, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO MAINTENANCE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK ROOM ATTACHED TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS PEELING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, RUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP HEAVY GRILLS AND GRILL CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RICE, BEEF, KIMCHI, BOILED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... BOTH PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, GRILL CLEANING/MOP SINK SPACE, TOILET ROOMS AND IN BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE IN ANY OF THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND-4TH FLOORS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAN. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS (COOLING UNITS, TABLE GRILL CLEANING SPACE. POWER WASHER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON 4 TH FLOOR, AND ALL WOODEN CABINETS ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK IN IN USE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET DURING INSPECTION AS WELL AS TOILET ON 4TH FLOOR NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST -4TH FLOORS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP HEAVY GRILLS AND GRILL CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SPACES CLUTTERED ON 4TH FLOOR..., NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THERE IS UNUSED PATIO EQUIPMENT, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO MAINTENANCE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK ROOM ATTACHED TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS PEELING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, RUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Apr 19, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: minor leak under kitchen/dish washing area hand wash sink at 2nd floor kitchen. instructed to repair.
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Feb 28, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Slow drainage at Hand wash sink at first floor prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Peeling paint noted on dish washing area celling panel metal strips, moldy walls at 1st and 2nd floor dish washing areas, instructed to clean and maintain.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in 2nd floor walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Mar 22, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SAUCE, DIRT BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN SERVER AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROOUGHOUT KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 2, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LOOSE KNOB AT THE DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
Feb 27, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT REQUIRES CUSTOMERS TO WALK THROUGH THE FOOD SERVING LINE TO ACCESS THE TOILET ROOM. MUST RELOCATE TOILET ROOM OR PROHIBIT CUSTOMER USE OF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE CENTER/BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED VARIOUS UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, ORGANIZE AREA, STORE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR. AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS' LIGHTING TO BE INADEQUATE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHTING INTENSITY OF A MINIMUM OF 20 FOOT CANDLES IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Jan 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2065012 DATED ON 06/26/17 NOT CORRECTED-#32 PREP COOLER DOOR WITH RIPPED GASKETS AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER DOOR WITH RIPPED GASKET AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE DRAINING IN 2-COMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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74
Oct 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH HANDLE DOWN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
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82
Aug 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON 2ND FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON 2ND FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS COMPRESSORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS AND WATER HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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78
Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FL KITCHEN AREA. MUST RE-PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT ALL BARS WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS CONTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR BACK BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 2ND FL BAR BACK ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR ON 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA OF SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 13, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MEAT REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (RAW MEATS AND SEAFOOD) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 62 F DEGREES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RAW FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA MEAT REFRIGERATOR; CHICKEN 54.2 F., LAMB 54.4 F., SCALLOPS 60.3 F., PORK 58 F., SHRIMP 64.3 F., BISTRO HARAMI 55.2 F., SALMON FILET 54.2 F. DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 118.4 LBS AND APPROX. COST $904.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F. DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FL KITCHEN AREA. MUST RE-PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT ALL BARS WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS CONTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON 1ST FLOOR BACK BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 2ND FL BAR BACK ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR ON 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA OF SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Mar 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 4TH FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER ON 4TH FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55 F DEGREES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RAW FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA MEAT REFRIGERATOR; CHICKEN 58.6 F., ANGES 57.3 F., SCALLOPS 55 F., PORK 58 F., SHRIMP 56.3 F., BISTRO HARAMI 46.9 F., SALMON FILET 58.7 F. DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 26 LBS AND APPROX. COST $350.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F. DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 4TH FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER ON 4TH FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP AND RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. BOARDS WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL 3 COOKING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN DINING AREA AT CUSTOMER BOOTHS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILINGS WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHT NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE TO BETTER SEE ALL BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER, ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN A PROPER BUCKET. NOT METAL THAT HAS RUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 10, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. BOARDS WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL 3 COOKING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN DINING AREA AT CUSTOMER BOOTHS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILINGS WITH LARGE AMOUNT OS DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHT NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE TO BETTER SEE ALL BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER, ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN A PROPER BUCKET. NOT METAL THAT HAS RUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Oct 2, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSBLE CONTAINERS USE AS A SCOOP FOR SPICE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE BUCKET LEFT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETR IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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May 30, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING AMONG FOOD HANDLERS. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE AT THE SALAD/SASHIMI (RAW FISH ROLLS)PREP STATION WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AT PREP SINK WITHOUT USING SOAP AND DRYING HIS HAND WITH GLOVES ON WITH WIPING CLOTH. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND DISCARDE SOILED GLOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUCKET AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSIDE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, UPPER PANEL WITH A SLIMY FILE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN ICE MAKER AND KEEP FOOD AND CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR NOR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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86
Sep 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER (2nd FLOOR), GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS & ICE BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES & DRAINS AT BOTH DISHROOMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND & UNDER DISHMACHINES & SINKS AT BOTH DISHROOMS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELLS NEEDED AT AREAS BY THE HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM FREEZERS. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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78
Nov 4, 2010
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gyu-Kaku Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant.
Has Gyu-Kaku Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gyu-Kaku Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gyu-Kaku 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 Gyu-Kaku Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gyu-Kaku Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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