Izakaya Mita
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2020
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Izakaya Mita stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Feb 21, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Izakaya Mita's record stops at Feb 21, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO MEASURE THE WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND MICROWAVE.
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OR SUPPLIER STATEMENTS PROVIDED FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION BY FREEZING OF FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM ALL SUPPLIERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO MEASURE THE WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2253081 ON 1/24/19: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND MICROWAVE.
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Jan 24, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,BAR AND TOILETROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors around cooking equipment, sinks, and other large equipment in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint and water damaged portions of the ceiling in the dining room by the windows, in the dining room near the north wall and by ventilation ducts, and in the large basement office. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and to fix and maintain any contributing factors.
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Apr 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN INSIDE WALK-IN CCOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Sep 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL FREEZERS ARE AT 0F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE SINKS WITHOUT SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING/NOT INSTALLED FOR OPERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL/REPAIR SO CHEMICAL SANITIZER REACHES PROPER LEVELS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Izakaya Mita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Izakaya Mita on file is from Feb 21, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Izakaya Mita?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Izakaya Mita.
Has Izakaya Mita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Izakaya Mita have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Izakaya Mita 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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