Kawa II Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2014
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Inspectors have visited Kawa II Japanese Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2012. On Jul 10, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Kawa II Japanese Restaurant is from Jul 10, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 10, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ON MOP SINK WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS UNDER DRY STORAGE GOODS AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR BEHIND CLUTTERED AREAS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AS REQUIRED.A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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 REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ON MOP SINK WALL AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND CLEAN INTERIOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN DETAIL. NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: The required no smoking signs not posted at the entrance of the food establishment. (a) ?No Smoking? signs or the international ?No Smoking? symbol, consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of that place. 7-32-020(a).
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Aug 19, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FREEZER STORAGE SHELVE FRONT 2 DOOR ALL TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN 2 TIER STAND NEXT TO WOK ALSO CLEAN 3 TIER CART NEXT TO FRYER NEED TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT ELEVATE EQUIPMENT 6 " OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 12 RODENT DROPPINGS ON STEPS LEADING TO/ AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN/ CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTIVE AREAS SEAL ALL HOLES. ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE FROM BASEMENT. RODENT PROOF BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FREEXER STORAGE SHELVE FRONT 2 DOOR. ALSO ALL TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN 2 TIER STAND NEXT TO WOK, ALSO CLEAN 3 TIER CART NEXT TO FRYERS. NEED TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.ELEVATE EQUIPMENT OFF BASEMENT FLOOR 6".
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED AND FALLING NEED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Mar 6, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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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.THE HOT KITCHEN HAND SINK IS NEXT TO THE HOT KITCHEN PREP COOLER.INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT YOUR FOOD.REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOAM SEALER FROM PIPE OPENINGS AND RESEAL SO THEY ARE EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF THE WEST GREASE TRAP IS DIRTY & DAMAGED,RESEAL THE FLOOR & CLEAN UP THE GROUT IN THE HOT FOOD KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kawa II Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kawa II Japanese Restaurant on file is from Jul 10, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kawa II Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kawa II Japanese Restaurant.
Has Kawa II Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kawa II Japanese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kawa II Japanese Restaurant 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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