Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2020
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine 12 times, with records going back to 2010. Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine was last inspected on Aug 10, 2020. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Note that Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 10, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 10, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS STILL 0ppm. A DISH RACK INSIDE THE UNIT WITH WASHED UTENSILS: PLASTIC BOTTLES, STRAINER, CUPS, BOWLS ETC. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER OF 100ppm. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. TWO DAYS GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ON 8-12-20 CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.PRESENTLY 100ppm.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(SUSHI) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, ON COMPUTER SHOWS CONSUMER ADVISORY HOWEVER NO DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDER COOKED FOODS/SUSHI. ON CARRY OUT AND DELIVERY MENU NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. On 8-12-2020 manager provide disclosure on menu on computer,and all other required documentation.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER ON PREMISES, MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN WHERE COOKED AND RAW FOODS ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC WHITE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOUT FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REAR SCREEN DOOR MESH BROKEN/HOLES PULLED AWAY FROM FRAME AND BOTTOM IS COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. REPLACE SAID MESH.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED ON RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN UNDER RUBBER GASKET.REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND LIQUOR AREA.MUST BE REPAIRED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 26, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(SUSHI) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR AND PAPER STORAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF DISH STORAGE SHELF AND INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA UNDER RUG AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR CHEST COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BAR AREA AND MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA
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Sep 22, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,RUSTY PREP TABLES,RUSTY LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM UNUSED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA,FISH REACH IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FAUCETS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK,CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments:MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT PREP AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR & FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA ,FILTERS AND HOOD
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments:.MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA
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70
Sep 15, 2016
Routine
8 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR AND ON LOWER PART OF HOT WATER TANK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/16/(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1592033 12/22/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD.ALL SHELVES NEEDS TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON TALL STANDING REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AND LOWER REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.#33-OBSERVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN.CLEAN & MAINTAIN.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATION ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35-OBSERVED WALL IN MOPSINK ROOM IN DISREPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,RUSTY PREP TABLES,RUSTY LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM UNUSED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA,FISH REACH IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FAUCETS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK,CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR & FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA ,FILTERS AND HOOD.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIN HOLE IN HOT WATER LINE AT HOT WATER TANK,OVERHEAD LEAKY VENTILATION UNIT IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
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67
Dec 22, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. MAINTAIN SHELVES. OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT SUSHI BAR, TALL STANDING REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AND LOW REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN MOP ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL IN MOP ROOM. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE
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70
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
13 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 LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TO BASEMENT COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. MAINTAIN SHELVES
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT SUSHI BAR, TALL STANDING REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AND LOW REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES WITH LIQUOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVES AT SERVER STATION UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN MOP ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL IN MOP ROOM.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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52
Mar 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER THROGHOUT PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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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 EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND BY THE FURNACE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN APPROXIMATELY OVER 60 TOTAL ALSO THE FRONT BASEMENT DOOR IS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1198752 DATED 3/15/13. #32- MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.#41- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.CITATION ISSUE SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS/POT AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CABINET BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR AND ALL THE SHELVING RACK SIN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALL THROUGHOUT DINING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN THE FURNACE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 15, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP AND BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL STORED ITEMS IN HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD WALL TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER MISSING/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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67
Nov 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. SUSHI PREP COOLER FOUND AT 57.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS FISH ROE AT 57.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FISH ROE @57.3F, ASSORTED RAW FISH FOR READY TO EAT CONSUMPTION @44.5F AND 46.9F APPROXIMATELY 2LBS TOTAL. ALSO OBSERVED RICE USED FOR SUSHI @ 88.3F. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS. NO DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES FOR LABORATORY TESTING OF PH OR WATER ACTIVITY ON PREMISES FOR SUSHI RICE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15 DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO REAR SCREEN EXIT DOOR BEING USED NOT INSECT PROOFED. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON SIDE AND TOP OF SCREEN DOOR AND DOOR BEING PROPPED OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLY ACTIVITY, MAKE SCREEN EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
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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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP CUTTING BOARD. ALL SHELVING BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND AT SERVER STATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. COOKS LINE COOLER DOORS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE, MUST MAKE CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
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 THROUGHOUT SUSHI BAR AND STORAGE AREA AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
34
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. MUST INSTALL CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER MUST NOT BE UNDER ANY CEILING SEWER LINES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE SPRAYER ARM SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND ALL OTHERS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD CONTACT OR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. BASEMENT ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine on file is from Aug 10, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine.
Has Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Macku Fine Japanese Cuisine 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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