Kabocha

952 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 12, 2013

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 12, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kabocha dates to Apr 12, 2013.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Kabocha's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 12, 2013

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ICE BIN OVERFLOWING WITH ICE CAUSING WATER DRIPPAGE FROM EXTERIOR SURFACES INTO THE ICE BIN. MUST SERVICE

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BY MOP SINK WALLS. MUST PROVIDE

Apr 11, 2013

License

3 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION:OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE WATER PIPES AND CEILING WITH CRACKS IN BETWEEN WOODEN BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH CEILING SURFACE AND PROPER ENCLOSURE FOR PIPES. ALSO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN THE RAW BAR NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. MUST ELEVATE BARRIER AROUND THE BAR BY AT LEAST A FOOT.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ICE BIN OVERFLOWING WITH ICE CAUSING WATER DRIPPAGE FROM EXTERIOR SURFACES INTO THE ICE BIN. MUST SERVICE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BY MOP SINK WALLS. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kabocha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kabocha on file is from Apr 12, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kabocha?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kabocha.

Has Kabocha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kabocha have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kabocha 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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