Umami Burger
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Umami Burger has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Umami Burger is from Nov 10, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 3, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED,FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE ON TOP LIP LID AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER.THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 20, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE WAITRESS STATION, IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS, BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE WAITRESS STATION TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Mar 20, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.
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Mar 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE/GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND GREASE POOLING ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED BOTH HANDLED ICE SCOOPS LYING IN THE ICE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE LINE IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AT EAST SOUTH CORNER AND AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAIN. NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH ROOM.AND THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SCREW IS LOOSE NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE ON BOTH SINKS.
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Apr 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIC OBSERVED BAR TENDER AFTER MAKING THE DRINKS, WITH BARE HANDS, PICKED-UP FRUITS ON THE SKEWER AND PUT IT ON TOP THE DRINKS,THEN OPENED A JAR AND PICK UP A CUT FRUIT WITH HIS HAND AND GAVE TO THE CUSTOMERS. ALSO NO HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASK. DISCUSSED REQUIREMENT OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE ETC CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. WE OBSERVED(CHEF,MANAGER AND MYSELF)A 1/4 OF INCH TO 1 INCH OPENINGS BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AT EAST SOUTH CORNER AND AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAIN. NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH ROOM.AND THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SCREW IS LOSE NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE ON BOTH SINKS
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Apr 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT BAR AREA, AND WAIT STATION. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, IN FRONT BAR AREA AND WAIT STATION. FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN WALK IN COOLER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 21, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP 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 Nov 10, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Umami Burger?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Umami Burger.
Has Umami Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Umami Burger have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Umami Burger 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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