Koda

10352 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Koda has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Koda dates to Apr 17, 2013.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS AT WAIT STATION.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WAIT STATION SINK.

May 29, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED TWO LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN ONE A SIDE OF DISH MACHINE AND THE OTHER IN ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

Mar 4, 2011

Routine

4 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. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, BEVERAGE MACHINES

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, UTILITY, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

Jun 9, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN UTILITY AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BANQUET AND REAR OFFICE AREAS. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES IN SALAD PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koda on file is from Apr 17, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koda?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Koda.

Has Koda's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koda have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Koda 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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