Kohan Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Kohan Japanese Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 13, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED REACH IN DEEP FREEZER LINER DETACHED FROM LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER/FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 5, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.6F LOCATED IN SUSHI PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. ALL TCS FOODS INSIDE REMOVED AND DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE AND USE ADDITIONAL 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN SUSHI PREP ARE AND REPAIR UNIT TO PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 OF BELOW.TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS 4 LB OF YELLOW FIN TUNA @ 56.0F, 2 LB PINK SALMON @53.4F,3 LBS OF PREPARED CRAB @55.0F, 3LBS OF SLICED MOZZARELLA CHEESE @ 51.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ITEMS INCLUDING ASTERISKING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON SHRIMP TEMPURA, COOKED RICE, SOUPS, WAKAMI SALADS, CHOPPED WATERMELON, PREPARED CRAB MEAT, DUMPLINGS, ETC, AND MAINTAIN ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING (FLOUR, RICE, ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER BEHIND SUSHI BAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM ALL DEEP FREEZERS. REPAIR DAMAGED INTERIOR LID OF DEEP FREEZER BEHIND SUSHI BAR. DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/8/16 REPORT 1948939 NOT CORRECTED: 32 WORN CAULKING WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL, AND ALONG WALL WHERE DISHMACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 35 VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST AND DEBRIS. WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 40 THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR SUSHI DISPLAY CASES (TOP LINE). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. 41 STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP OF DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO STORED PROPERLY ON PROPER SHELVING (CAN NOT STORE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL, AND ALONG WALL WHERE DISHMACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST AND DEBRIS. WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR SUSHI DISPLAY CASES (TOP LINE). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Aug 13, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SURFACES, AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS AND THORUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS, AROUND THE MOPS SINK AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Jul 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE ON SITE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. THE DISH MACHINE ON SITE HAS DUAL FUNCTION AND CAN BE USED AS A HIGH TEMPERATURE OR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE DISH MACHINE IS ONLY REACHING 129 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE AND IS NOT REGISTERING ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT REACHES 180 DEGREES F OR PROPERLY SANITIZES WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SURFACES, AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS AND THORUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS, AROUND THE MOPS SINK AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Dec 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE WALK WAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS AND THE BAR/FOOD STORAGE AREA. (SOUP)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SURFACES. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO USE MOP SINK PROPERLY.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNUSED TOILET IN THE STORAGE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EAST WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT USES AN OLD WASHROOM AS A STORAGE CLOSET. MAY NOT USE THE TOILET TO STORE ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES IF NEEDED.
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Aug 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS THROUGHOUT THE WEST SIDE OF THE RESTUARANT. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT THE WASH BOWLS IN THE WEST WASH ROOMS. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO EACH WASH BOWL AND THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNUSED TOILET IN THE STORAGE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EAST WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT USES AN OLD WASHROOM AS A STORAGE CLOSET. MAY NOT USE THE TOILET TO STORE ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES IF NEEDED.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. ADVISED TO RAISE GRILL FOR EASIER ACCESS TO TABLE UNDERNEATH FOR CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 2DR COOLER AND EXTERIOR DOORS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT CORNERS, AND UNDER MAIN WOK AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED BAR AREA.MUST CHANGE FILTERS AT EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA.
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May 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 GRILL AREA COOLER AND SINK ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES.
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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. THE WALK-IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A POTABLE WATER LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Clean the sushi area sinks and splash guards in detail.
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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. The ice machine has a stained interior and needs to be sanitized.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Repair the dishroom lighting and clean out the rear cooler area light shields.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair the east mens room hot water faucet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kohan Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kohan Japanese Restaurant on file is from Aug 13, 2021. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kohan Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Kohan Japanese Restaurant.
Has Kohan Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kohan Japanese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kohan 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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