Kai Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Kai Sushi, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 25, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Kai Sushi's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 25, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kai Sushi is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 26, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation still pending see report#1206358 Inspection Date: 11/15/2012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation still pending see report#1206358 Inspection Date: 11/15/2012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Violation still pending see report#1206358 Inspection Date: 11/15/2012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation still pending see report#1206358 Inspection Date: 11/15/2012.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Violation still pending see report#1206358 Inspection Date: 11/15/2012.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation still pending see report#1206358 Inspection Date: 11/15/2012.
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Nov 15, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF COOKED RICE HELD AT 104.4 F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT THIS TIME.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $ 50.00.ADVISED MANAGER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE HOLDING SUSHI RICE SAFELY IN THIS TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE,YOU MUST HAVE SAID FOOD PRODUCT TESTED IN A CERTIFIED LABORATORY.THE SPECIALTY FOOD HANDLING LETTER IS GIVEN TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1 COMP SINK AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA,A BARRIER IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT SUSHI AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HOOD VENTILATION IS NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Jan 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 20, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
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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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL
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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 ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT BATHROOM DOORS
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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. 1. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK 2. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION TO COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA
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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. MUST REMOVE UNUSED STOVE AND FRYER REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kai Sushi on file is from Oct 25, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kai Sushi.
Has Kai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kai Sushi have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kai Sushi 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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