GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TOILETS WITH RESIDUE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES CLUTTERED ON FLOOR IN STAIRWELL AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH VERY LITTLE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT 1ST FL REAR PREP REAR HANDSINK. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WHEN WATER IS RAN FROM REAR HANDSINK AND POOLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE (DISH AREA) HANDSINK USE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED WAS 11/15/2023, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 7/11/2024.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE PREPARING BEEF, PORK EGGS, RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS (COOLING UNITS, TABLE GRILL CLEANING SPACE. POWER WASHER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON 4 TH FLOOR, AND ALL WOODEN CABINETS ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK IN IN USE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET DURING INSPECTION AS WELL AS TOILET ON 4TH FLOOR NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST -4TH FLOORS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SPACES CLUTTERED ON 4TH FLOOR..., NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THERE IS UNUSED PATIO EQUIPMENT, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO MAINTENANCE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK ROOM ATTACHED TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS PEELING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, RUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLING WATER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP HEAVY GRILLS AND GRILL CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RICE, BEEF, KIMCHI, BOILED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE IN ANY OF THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND-4TH FLOORS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAN. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... BOTH PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, GRILL CLEANING/MOP SINK SPACE, TOILET ROOMS AND IN BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS (COOLING UNITS, TABLE GRILL CLEANING SPACE. POWER WASHER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON 4 TH FLOOR, AND ALL WOODEN CABINETS ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK IN IN USE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET DURING INSPECTION AS WELL AS TOILET ON 4TH FLOOR NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST -4TH FLOORS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLING WATER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP HEAVY GRILLS AND GRILL CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SPACES CLUTTERED ON 4TH FLOOR..., NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THERE IS UNUSED PATIO EQUIPMENT, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO MAINTENANCE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK ROOM ATTACHED TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS PEELING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, RUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: minor leak under kitchen/dish washing area hand wash sink at 2nd floor kitchen. instructed to repair.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Slow drainage at Hand wash sink at first floor prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Peeling paint noted on dish washing area celling panel metal strips, moldy walls at 1st and 2nd floor dish washing areas, instructed to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in 2nd floor walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SAUCE, DIRT BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN SERVER AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROOUGHOUT KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: LOOSE KNOB AT THE DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE CENTER/BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT REQUIRES CUSTOMERS TO WALK THROUGH THE FOOD SERVING LINE TO ACCESS THE TOILET ROOM. MUST RELOCATE TOILET ROOM OR PROHIBIT CUSTOMER USE OF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED VARIOUS UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, ORGANIZE AREA, STORE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR. AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS' LIGHTING TO BE INADEQUATE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHTING INTENSITY OF A MINIMUM OF 20 FOOT CANDLES IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.