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Rakki Kyu Sushi

939 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2015
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Rakki Kyu Sushi has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Rakki Kyu Sushi is from Sep 22, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Rakki Kyu Sushi's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF OVEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES OBSERVED IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OR STORE AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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78
Sep 15, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE WAIT STATION AND MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SUSHI BAR. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE WAIT STATION AREA. 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENU OR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES OBSERVED IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OR STORE AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
41
67
Jan 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED AROUND WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE FAUCET ON WASHBOWL.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rakki Kyu Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rakki Kyu Sushi on file is from Sep 22, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rakki Kyu Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rakki Kyu Sushi.

Has Rakki Kyu Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rakki Kyu Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rakki Kyu Sushi 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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