Kamehachi

1531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Kamehachi has 29 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 12 times.

Kamehachi's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

29
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING SINK IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE AND CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS...THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE SMALL ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WOMEN REST ROOM...THE SUSHI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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78
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL THAT IS USED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE HOTLINE GASKETS TEARING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A UNUSED PEIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALTO-SHAM) BEING USED AS EXTRA SPACE TO PREP IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL THAT IS USED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE HOTLINE GASKETS TEARING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BEWTWEEN THE TWO PREP STATIONS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST LEFT OF THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A UNUSED PEIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALTO-SHAM) BEING USED AS EXTRA SPACE TO PREP IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
May 14, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING WESTSIDE FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(CHICKEN BREAST KABOB) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $14 WEIGHING 6LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING 148F. INSTRUCTED WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES THAT INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER (A)IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND (B)AS THE WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD OR IN THE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SESAME SEEDS IN SUSHI AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF PATIO DOORS WITH HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR AT TOP OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH BLACK DOORS IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR AT TOP OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH BLACK DOORS IN SUSHI AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING EASTSIDE FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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61
Nov 7, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (CUCUMBERS). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK LIQUID MEDICINE STORED ABOVE FACILITY FOOD IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR END OF COOKLINE. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF VARIOUS MEDICINES STORED ABOVE DRY STORAGE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE PERSONAL MEDICINES AWAY FROM FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
28
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 4/20/23, REPORT#: 2574627 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #35) 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER. #43) 3-304.12: UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F. #49) 4-602.13: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON BOTH WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. 6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING ABOVE BEHIND AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR STAIRS. HOLES MUST BE SEALED UP, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
14
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION ROOM. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY AND CONSULT WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITAION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MOLLUSK/CRUSTACEA SHELLS ARE REUSED TO SERVE SUSHI. MOLLUSK/CRUSTACEA SHELLS MAY NOT BE USED MORE THAN ONCE TO SERVING FOOD. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND GARBAGE ACCUMILATION UNDER THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. WHILE ON SITE CHEF PROVIDED A HEAT DEVICE BOUGHT WHILE CONDUCTING EXIT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
14
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
35
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: REACH-IN ICE CREAM/DESSERT FREEZER AND ICE CREAM SCOOPS IS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HAND SINK. ICE CREAM/DESSERT AREA MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS SO THAT FOOD PREP SINK AREA IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP CUTTING BOARDS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON BOTH WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING ABOVE BEHIND AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR STAIRS. HOLES MUST BE SEALED UP, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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55
Nov 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2022
Complaint
4 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 9 violations
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SERVING CONTAMINATED FOOD. INSECTS FOUND INSIDE OF FACILITY BAR LIQUOR BOTTLES AT BAR IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD IS TO BE SAFE UNADULTERATED AND OR CONTAMINATED AT ALL TIMES, PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED BOTTLES COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP AT 55.0F AND RAW PORK AT 53.4F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOODS ITEMS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS TOTALED $120. PRIORITY VIOLATION . CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. COS
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PROCESS OF LAMB MEAT AND FISH WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN IN PLACE AND ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE AND ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF FOOD AND FOLLOWED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. OBSERVED SUSHI BAR PREP COOLER NOT COLD HOLDING 41F OR BELOW. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED AND NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. HAND SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA TABLE AND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER BLOCKED ACCESS TO SINK, MAIN KITCHEN 1ST HAND SINK NEAR FRONT LOADING COOLER AND ICE CREAM COOLER BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS STORED INSIDE, 2ND HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS/LABELS. FACILITY MAIN KITCHEN FRONT LOADING COOLER HAD A CONTAINER OF OYSTERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE TO REMAIN WITH SHELLSTOCK AND KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED SHELLSTOCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29 OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE,FACILITY UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PROCESS OF LAMB MEAT AND FISH WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN IN PLACE OR ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE AND ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF FOOD AND FOLLOWED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION PREFORMED ON 2/25/2022 REPORT# 2552257. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Mar 4, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE AND MOTION SENSOR NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS IN MEN'S ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT OVER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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74
Feb 25, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAT TREATS STORED NEAR TO-GO BAGS ACROSS FROM HOST STAND AND IN 3RD FLOOR OFFICE. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED CAT TREE SET UP ON 3RD FLOOR OUTSIDE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAT PARAPHANALIA FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTY (DISCLOSE) ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BY ASTERISKING THEM TO FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE AND MOTION SENSOR NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS IN MEN'S ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT OVER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 18, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO FILL WATER IN A PITCHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINKS may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPES ON 2 HANDWASHING SINKS AND A LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN LADIES 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER WINDOW IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Feb 20, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COD HOLDING UNITS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHINH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP ON ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Mar 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI RICE (3.8 PH) LAB REPORT DATED 5/24/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LAB REPORT ASSESSMENT FOR WITHIN THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TASTE FOOD WITH HAND USING GLOVES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AFTER TASTING FOOD ITEM EMPLOYEE PROCEEDS TO COVER FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD GLOVES, AND WASH HANDS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TWO SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT (DISPLAY CASE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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78
Mar 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED: THE SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A LARGE PITCHER STORED IN THE BASIN, THE DRAIN WAS PLUGGED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT OPERATIONAL (NO OTHER PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE SINK). INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED HANDSINK, DRAIN AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOVEN WICKER LIDS BEING USED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WICKER LIDS FROM FOOD SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE SOURCE OF STANDING WATER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILL AND BROKEN GLASS IN BOTTOM OF "BATSU" BEER COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND TO USE RIGHT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE AT "BATSU" BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE SO IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET WHERE RUGS AND OTHER LOOSE ITEMS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS SO THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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78
Mar 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND SOY SAUCES AND OILS IN PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR CRAKED AND MISSING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR SUSHI BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR SUSHI BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE SUSHI BAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOAP CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Nov 15, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL 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 FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Nov 14, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN-COOLER. OBSERVED UDON SOUP AT 51.1F,CHICKEN AT 44.1-44.6F,PORK CHORIZO AT 43.9F,GROUND BEEF AT 44.1F,CRAB CAKES AT 44.2F,COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS AT 43.1F,EGGS AT 45.7F ETC..COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL 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 FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Sep 7, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, AT THIS TIME FOOD HANDLERS WHERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS AND SUSHI.AT THIS TIME,MANAGER PROVIDED COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE--NO XEROX COPIES ARE ACCEPTABLE ONLY THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 1, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WAS BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE AND STORING SOILED KITCHEN TRAYS INSIDE THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREAS AND KITCHEN AREA AND REAR ICE MACHINE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOSE CONNECTIONS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN AREA MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS TO 6"INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Feb 16, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF OYSTERS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLFISH TAG STORED IN WALK IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 80 OYSTERS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAME. ADVISED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANTIZING AT THIS TIME. 0 PPM. HELD FOR INSPECTION. TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE, AND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED UPSTAIRS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUSHI, RICE, SOUP, AND SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND MULTI USE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND UTENSILS WHILE BEING STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP CHIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN UPSTAIRS IN BAR WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL BEING USED ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AND HANGING BOTTOM VENT COVER ON 2 DOOR FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENT COVERS IN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND NEXT TO BAR COOLERS DOWNSTAIRS AND UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTOOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STRIPED COLD WATER FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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55
Feb 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM INACCESSIBLE WITH CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND BROOMS IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SUSHI,CHICKEN,FISH ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE AND USE BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE CONTAINER AT THE WAITRESS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE STORAGE BIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY DISH WASHER ROOM AND UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
May 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 95F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT CALLED OUT A REPAIRMAN TO REPAIR THE HOT WATER TANK DURING THE INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS ABOVE 110F BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN IT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNTIL THE HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE 1ST FLOOR SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FREEZER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPEN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR THE REAR DOOR IN THE PREP AREA, AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE, CEILING IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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78
May 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PROPERLY JUST RINSING HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK AND USING HIS SOILED APRON TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS ONLY IN HANDS WASHING SINKS USING SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CELL PHONE KEPT ON PREP TABLE, OPEN DRINKS ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS OFF PREP TABLE AND PROVIDE EMPLOYEES DRINKS CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Dec 13, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SUSHI PREP STATION FIRST FLOOR AND RAW SEAFOOD STATION AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PROPMOTE HANDS WASHING AMONG FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER THERMOMETER TUCKED IN THE BACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMENST PART WHERE IT CAN BE VISIBLE.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER ON 1ST FL IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK ON THE 2ND FL IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 13, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kamehachi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kamehachi on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kamehachi?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Kamehachi.

Has Kamehachi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kamehachi have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kamehachi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kamehachi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kamehachi is inspected around two times per year on average.