Kameya
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2019
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Kameya stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 3, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 3, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Approved thawing methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kameya on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2184607, DATE 7/16/18, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 58- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -ADJACENT TO SUSHI STATION -SHARED CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13- OBSERVED INTACT VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IN COOLER, ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE AND THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION OUT OF PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Jul 16, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY/PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-380-12. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE INABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABELED ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, AND FROM INSIDE THE 1-DOOR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST ADD END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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May 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION AT BASE OF REACH IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICH IN FREEZER INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNACE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED 2 FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND POSTED VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND POSTED VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-01(0B).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN SINGLE UNTENSILS,POTS,PANS UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE ROOM,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 25, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY MOP SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL IN PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR FRONT GLASS DOOR COOLER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kameya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kameya on file is from Jan 3, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kameya?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kameya.
Has Kameya's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kameya have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kameya 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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