Kin Japanese Cuisine

933 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 10, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kin Japanese Cuisine four times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 10, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kin Japanese Cuisine dates to May 10, 2012.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Kin Japanese Cuisine on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 10, 2012

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENT AND EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE DUST

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN AND FRONT UTILITY CLOSET

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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET BY BATHROOMS

Dec 30, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 23, 2010

License

4 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.INSTALLATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT COMPLETE.

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

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FRONT WEST AREA OF SUSHI BAR MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

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.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kin Japanese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kin Japanese Cuisine on file is from May 10, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Kin Japanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kin Japanese Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kin Japanese Cuisine 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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