Kurah
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2019
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Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Kurah stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Kurah is from Dec 16, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “approved thawing methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Kurah is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2)OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25-100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 25- 100 PPM, AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, LAMB, TAHITI, CHICKEN, VARIETY OF SAUCES, VARIETY OF CHEESES, AND A VARIETY OF COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LINE COOK EAST PREPARATION COOLER, OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, AND REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND SAID FOOD TEMPERATURES TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 5 0F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (30 LBS) COST OF ALL FOODS $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND EAST PREP COOLER AT 65F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EAST PREP COOLER TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PREP COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED TUNA THAWED IN VACUUM PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGE BEFORE THAWING, PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 29, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25-100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 25- 100 PPM, AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, LAMB, BACON WRAPPED DATES, TAHITI, CHICKEN, VARIETY OF SAUCES, VARIETY OF CHEESES, AND A VARIETY OF COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LINE COOK EAST PREPARATION COOLER, OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, AND REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND SAID FOOD TEMPERATURES TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55 F - 60 F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (30 LBS) COST OF ALL FOODS $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND EAST PREP COOLER AT 65F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EAST PREP COOLER TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PREP COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY - TO - EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS, BABA GHANOUSH, IN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 SMALL FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TUNA THAWED IN VACUUM PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGE BEFORE THAWING, PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND EAST LINE COOK PREPARATION COOLER CUTTING BOARD WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LINE COOK FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAK FROM FAUCET. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE (LEAKS BETWEEN DRAIN PIPE AND GREASE TRAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER UTILITY SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 5, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, LAMB, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, VARIETY OF SAUCES, VARIETY OF CHEESES, AND A VARIETY OF COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LINE COOK PREPARATION COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55 F -58 F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (40 LBS) COST OF ALL FOODS $700. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND STRAINER FILLED WITH ICE IN THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ONLY BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY - TO - EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS, BABA GHANOUSH, IN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER PROVIDED PICTURE ON CELL PHONE OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED IN FACILITY. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN 4 OUT OF 4 LINE COOK FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND LINE COOK PREPARATION COOLER CUTTING BOARD WORN STAINED, WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LINE COOK FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAK FROM FAUCET. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE (LEAKS BETWEEN DRAIN PIPE AND GREASE TRAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON FILE FOR SHELLFISH LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SHELLFISH AND TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER THE LAST OF THE SHELL FISH HAS BEEN SOLD AND ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS WITH PRODUCT RIGHT UP UNTIL SOLD TO CONSUMER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)(B2).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW TUNA, CALAMARI) NOT AT THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS; 2LBS OF RAW TUNA AT 53.4F, 3 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 50.2F, 3 LBS OF SHELLFISH AT 50.4F, 1 LB OF BABY SHRIMP AT 54.7F, 1 LB OF RAW SHRIMP AT 51.4F, 1 LB OF SCALLOPS AT 52F, 3 LBS OF SALMON AT 50.7F, 1 LB OF BABAGANUSH AT 50F, 7 LBS OF QUAIL AT 54.1F, 6 LBS OF LAMB HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 51F, AND 5 LBS OF CUCUMBER/TOMATO SALAD AT 57F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VALUED AT $216. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS (REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP), THE KNIFE RACK AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. -MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jan 29, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION. FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH NO TRACES OF SANITZER ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMVOAL INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITAION MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LIDS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NO BASEBOARD AT WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGH FIXTURE, NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE.
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Jul 1, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS MISSING COVERS INSIDE OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING VENT COVERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOODHANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
4 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 APPROXIMATELY 8 FRUIT FLIES FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AND 2-4 FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AND THERE IS A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK WOODEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS MISSING COVERS INSIDE OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING VENT COVERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOODHANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jul 30, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND WHEELS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 23, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND OYSTERS BEING STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN REACH IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS AVAILABLE. APPROXIMATLY 50 OYSTERS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, $49.00 VALUE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B) CITATION ISSUED NO SHELL FISH TAGS IN PLACE.
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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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH WASHING AREA, APPROXIMATELY 10-12 FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AND NO PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. LAMB, BEEF, ETC... MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND WHEELS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 31, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kurah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kurah on file is from Dec 16, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kurah?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Kurah.
Has Kurah's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kurah have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kurah 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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