Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2022
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Score
Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Oct 26, 2022. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant since Oct 26, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AT THE U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY THE REAR WINDOW OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jun 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO DOCUMENTATION OR FREEZE RECORDS ON SITE FROM RAW FISH SUPPLIER OR FREEZE RECORDS MAINTAINED FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION BY THE LICENSE HOLDER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREPPING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE FOOD BLENDER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD INCLUDING SPICE MIXTURES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS OR FREEZERS.----SOILED CLOTH CURTAIN AT THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH IN FREEZER NOTED DIRTY. EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE: UNDER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER, KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STAIRWELL SUCH AS PILED WOOD, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Mar 5, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER FLOWS BACK INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND RELEASED, WATER THEN WILL SLOWLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND NOT BACK UP INTO COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT NORTH STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Mar 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOORS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Nov 28, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND UNDER BOOTHS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 17, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED AND NOT LABELED/DATED. FOUND NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD/VACUUM PACKAGED FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF VACUUM PACKAGED RAW CHICKEN. VALUE ABOUT 20 DOLLARS. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. (RAW CHICKEN).MANAGEMENT STATES CHICKEN IS HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 48HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION UNTIL APPROVED BY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: F0UND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 15, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DARK STICKY LIQUID FROM FLOOR NEAR SODA RACK IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DUST DEPOSITS ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, METAL SCRAPS) STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES AND TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, BOTTOM OF TABLES AT MAIN KITCHEN,SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND LOOSE SINK AT WOMAN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL MENTIONED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS BEEN TEARING AWAY FROM THE WALL. RE-APPLY OR INSTALL NEW BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD CLUTTER (EMPTY BOXES,BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ETC.) AND RE-ORGANZIE EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMEMT TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOORS-MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI BAR IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GRESE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST INSTALL SPLAS GUARDS BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Oct 16, 2013
Routine
3 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: ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BASE OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, TWO LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG GLUE BOARD NEAR STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 7, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. CONSUMOR ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED IN VIEW TO THE PUBLIC.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LIDS FOR FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI BAR AND REAR KITCHEN MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER OR DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER (METAL) IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BULK DRY FOODS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FRONT SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant on file is from Oct 26, 2022. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant.
Has Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ukai Restaurant — Ukai Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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