Umami Burger
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2020
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Score
Umami Burger has been inspected 10 times since 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Umami Burger is from Oct 8, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Approved thawing methods used” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Oct 8, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. UNABLE TO SHOW DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER STORING THE RICE IN THE STORAGE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN VENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVING THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT All TIMES AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SIMPLE SYRUPS, BLOOD ORANGE, PASSION AND TEA DRINKS , SECRET SAUCE , SHITAKE, AND COOKED LOLLIPOP WINGS, ETC) IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT BEER WALK IN COOLER STORAGE ON FLOOR, AND POOLING WATER IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WARE WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW PACKAGED IMPOSSIBLE BURGER PATTIES THAWING IN PREP AREA UNDER A HEATED LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING SHALL TAKE PLACE UNDER REFRIGERTATION THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW , OR SUBMERGED COMPLETELY UNDER RUNNING WATER @ 70F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY LOW TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK CRATES STACKED UP ALONG WALLS NEAR RECEPTACLE, OLD FURNITURE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREA FREE OF ANY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SIMPLE SYRUPS, BLOOD ORANGE, PASSION AND TEA DRINKS , SECRET SAUCE , SHITAKE, AND COOKED LOLLIPOP WINGS, ETC) IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 23 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... THE BAR ON LIQUOR STORAGE RACKS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MAIN PREP AREA IN REAR FLYING THROUGHOUT, NEAR BEER COOLER, ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND NEAR WARE WASHING MACHINE.MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A) . CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT All TIMES AND MAINTAIN-INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW PACKAGED IMPOSSIBLE BURGER PATTIES THAWING IN PREP AREA UNDER A HEATED LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING SHALL TAKE PLACE UNDER REFRIGERTATION THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW , OR SUBMERGED COMPLETELY UNDER RUNNING WATER @ 70F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY LOW TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK CRATES STACKED UP ALONG WALLS NEAR RECEPTACLE, OLD FURNITURE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREA FREE OF ANY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT BEER WALK IN COOLER STORAGE ON FLOOR, AND POOLING WATER IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WARE WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 22, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND OTHER RANDOM RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE SERVER STATION, REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER 2-DOOR OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, REAR OFFICE, AND IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER.
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Sep 14, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRONT BAR AREA,BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS
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Aug 31, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS.
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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/5- LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA,DINING AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,WAIT STATION AREA.ALSO APPX."3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR RIGHT CORNER,ADJACENT REAR BAR IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/31/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLATES ON DINING AREA TABLES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER LEDGE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOLLIE CART UNDER DISH MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELVES OF TABLE UNDER HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,FRONT BAR AREA,BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.
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Sep 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. (REPEAT VIOLATION/NON-COMPLIANCE FROM CORRECT BY DATE GIVEN) CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Sep 13, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 46.9F, AND CONTAINER OF COOKED ONIONS AT 46.7F IN PREP COOLER (COOKED YESTERDAY). INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS. $10 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE, PARTIAL CONSUMER ADVISORY STATED ON MENU. INSTD TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING POSTED: "The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information."
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Jul 12, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREAS. PROVIDE SAME. PAINTED INSULATION CEILING IN BAR/DINING AREA NOTED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Umami Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Umami Burger on file is from Oct 8, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Umami Burger?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Umami Burger.
Has Umami Burger's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Umami Burger have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Umami Burger 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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