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Yokozuna

1131 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2014
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Yokozuna stretching back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2014. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Yokozuna's record stops at Sep 3, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Yokozuna's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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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 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS I.E., SMALL PLATES, LARGES PLATES BOWLS, AND CERAMIC SPOONS UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.(ABOVE STATED ITEMS BEING STORED ON WALL COUNTER SHELF AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA IN THE FRONT AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SHELVES).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST/ICE BUILD-UP AT ICE BOX FREEZER ON PREMISES.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH WALL COVING AT WALL LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING DUMP SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REPAIR LEAK.
38
74
Oct 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER, ARE EXTREMELY GREASY. GREASE BUILD-UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND HALLWAY.NEED TO BE CLEANED.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE WITH LARGE OPENINGS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED:COLD WATER HANDLE CONTINUOUSLY ROTATES AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.EMPLOYEE ARE USING PLASTIC FOIL AND PAPER TOWELS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTEAD OF THE STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
74
Nov 16, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK LO0SE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL ANY GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND SINK.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yokozuna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yokozuna on file is from Sep 3, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yokozuna?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yokozuna.

Has Yokozuna's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yokozuna have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yokozuna 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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