Hachi's Kitchen
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Hachi's Kitchen, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Hachi's Kitchen since Jul 21, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jul 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under 3 compartment sink in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint, around exposed hand sink in bar area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing, damaged light shield in bsmt prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Sep 22, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SMOOTHEN SURFACES OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WET FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA; DIRTY AND SLOW DRAINING FLOW DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPRAYER AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE FINAL RINSE TO BE 0PPM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SMOOTHEN SURFACES OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WET FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA; DIRTY AND SLOW DRAINING FLOW DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPRAYER AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD WALL ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK AND PROVIDE,INSTALL A MISSING BAR GUN LINE AND ROUTE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Jun 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilation. EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA,CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ALSO DRAIN LINE AT BAR GUN AT BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INTRUCTED TO ELEVATE CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISH WASHER RACKS IN BASEMENT AND ELSEWHERE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ON DISHMACHINE TOP,AND ON FAUCET JOINT HEAD OF 3COMP. SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hachi's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hachi's Kitchen on file is from Jul 21, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hachi's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hachi's Kitchen.
Has Hachi's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hachi's Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hachi's Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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