Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2014
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Score
Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 11, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant dates to Sep 11, 2014.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND WOK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE BUFFER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. ALSO OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM WALLS PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-SEAL. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED EILING THRU OUT REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE GRAFFITI OFF MENS ROOM WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS RE-INSTALLED A TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE, OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATERTO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ANDR EMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY (8) FLY STIPS IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA OVER PREP TABLE, FOOD NOT PROTECTED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND HAVE PEST CONTROL HANDLE.
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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 2 LARGE ROACHES BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT FOR SERVICE. ALSO NOTED BORIC ACID (ROACH POWDER) CAKED ON IN SIDE OF THE BUFFET TABLES, BEHIND THE BAG N BOX STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALL IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF BORIC ACID (ROACH POWDER) IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH 1/3 LEFT IN BOTTLE,INSTRUCTED NOT TO APPLY YOUR SELF HAVE PEST CONTROL COME OUT FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN,ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND WOK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED THE BUFFET CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER THRU-OUT KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM WALLS PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-SEAL.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED MANY DEAD FLY'S INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS(NOT CLEAN), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE SHIELDS.ALSO CLEAN GRAFFITI OFF MENS ROOM WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS RE-INSTALLED A TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED PAPER TAPE ON THE DRAIN TO THE DISH MACHINE 1 COMP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO REMOVE CLOTHES/PLASTIC WRAP FROM DISH MACHINE DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Aug 29, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN WALLS,CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS OF DEBRIS.
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Aug 22, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPOPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS:1LBS WHITE TUNA 49F,EEL FISH-48F, 1 LB CRAB STICK-48F ,COOKED EGG -49F AT SUCHI BAR COOLER ,1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS-118F AT BUFFET.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW/HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.TOTAL OF 4- 1/2 LBS COST $50.00 CRITICALCITATION ISSUED
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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: FOUND REAR ENTRY DOOR BY ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR APPROX 1/4INCH AREAS.MUST REPAIR DOOR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN WALLS,CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS OF DEBRIS.
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Feb 25, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE RAW SALMON SUSHI-51.1F,WHITE TUNI SUSHI-55F,ELL SUSHI- 58F,RICE-73.8F.APPROX 20LBS COST $80.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED MAY 07,2012 /NON COMPLIANCE TO REPORT #1214682 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DIPPER WELL INSTALL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM WAITRESS SECTION-A.MUST INSTALL.
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May 7, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 30 PIECES OF SUSHI MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMERS AT SUSHI BAR ON ICE -,TUNA-68F,YELLOW FIN TUNA-67.9F,SALMON-58F,AND60F.MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED-CDI AT COST OF $40.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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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.BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR-RUSTY. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM STATION.MUST INSTALL.
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Feb 24, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.OBSERVED ROACH POWDER DRIONE IMROPERLY APPLIED IN HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS CALLED BAYER PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-231-2867 TO COMFIRM THE PROPER CLEAN UP 1 MUST USE A VACUUM WITH A HEPPA FILTER,THEN CLEAN WITH HOT SOAP AND WATER THEN SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER 100PPM. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR CRACK AND CREVICE ONLY THE PREMISES HAS APPLIES INCORRECTLY LAYERED LIKE FLOUR THRU OUT THE CABINETS. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED ALSO INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OWN PRODUCTS YOU HAVE PEST CONTROL AND YOU SHOULD NOT MIX PRODUCTS IF THERRE IS A PROBLEM CALL THEM BACK FOR SERVICE REMOVE OWN PEST PROCUCT FROM PREMISES.
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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.OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR SELF SERVICE ICE CREAM MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TAYLOR FOR SNEEZE GUARD. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL ON TABLE STORAGE IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL STORAGE TO REMOVE RUST
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE SLICER AND ICE SHUTE FROM THE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR FAN GUARD.
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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.OBSERVED MUCH WATER ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER SOME OF THE FRONT HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UNDER STORAGE CABINETS.
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Feb 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant on file is from Sep 11, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant.
Has Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hibachi Seafood Buffet — Tasty Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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