Kyu / Ssam

939 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

American

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2016

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Kyu / Ssam, the earliest from 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Kyu / Ssam's record stops at Sep 30, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Kyu / Ssam is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2016

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Facility has a 1 compartment sink in the server station that is in disrepair. Must either remove this sink, or repair. Sink must be maintained with hot and cold water at all times.

Sep 23, 2016

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Found washbowl sink in basement restroom without hot water. Hot water line has been disconnected to this area of basement. Instructed must have functioning hot and cold water at wash bowl sink in this restroom at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified food manager certificates posted. No city of Chicago certified manager on site during inspection. Must provide City of Chicago certified food manager original certificate and post in plain view of customers (and must have a certified manager present at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being served or prepped). Serious violation 7-38-012

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found several food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Must remove. All food must be stored in commercial grade containers that are easily cleanable. Found all prepped potentially hazardous and bulk foods without labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date, and bulk food items with name. Must maintain.

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

Inspector notes: Found several missing floor tiles in rear of kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Must repair or replace tiles. Must maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Facility has a 1 compartment sink in the server station that is in disrepair. Must either remove this sink, or repair. Sink must be maintained with hot and cold water at all times.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector notes: Found several wiping cloths stored on counters in sushi prep and kitchen area. Must properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (in a clean container) when not in use. Must maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: No food handler certificates on site. Must provide certification for all employees who handle food. Must maintain.

Mar 2, 2016

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: EXCESS CAULKING BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND WALL AT SUSHI AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FILTER AND HOOD,INSIDE THE DEPP FRYER AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE(HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT SAID SINK

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kyu / Ssam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kyu / Ssam on file is from Sep 30, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kyu / Ssam?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kyu / Ssam.

Has Kyu / Ssam's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kyu / Ssam have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kyu / Ssam 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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