Kome

1303 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Sep 7, 2018

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Kome is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Sep 7, 2018. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Kome's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 7, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 7, 2018

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-501.114(A) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AND AT A CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER SANITIZING. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-102.11(A) OBSERVED PRIORITY VIOLATION. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #16.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) OBSERVED READY TO EAT SUSHI OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE TO THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND LOCATED SO IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 12, 2017

License

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kome last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kome on file is from Sep 7, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Kome's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kome have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kome means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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