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KAMEHACHI

1531 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60610

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641876

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE FAN COVERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LEAKS AT THE REAR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ONE AT THE MIDDLE OF THE FAUCET HEAD WITHOUT THE SPRAYER HEAD AND THE OTHER ONE WITH THE SPRAYER HEAD HAS A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552257

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTY (DISCLOSE) ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BY ASTERISKING THEM TO FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED CAT TREATS STORED NEAR TO-GO BAGS ACROSS FROM HOST STAND AND IN 3RD FLOOR OFFICE. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED CAT TREE SET UP ON 3RD FLOOR OUTSIDE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAT PARAPHANALIA FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE AND MOTION SENSOR NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS IN MEN'S ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT OVER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509917

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO FILL WATER IN A PITCHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINKS may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPES ON 2 HANDWASHING SINKS AND A LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN LADIES 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER WINDOW IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362632

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COD HOLDING UNITS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP ON ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHINH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282273

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TASTE FOOD WITH HAND USING GLOVES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AFTER TASTING FOOD ITEM EMPLOYEE PROCEEDS TO COVER FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD GLOVES, AND WASH HANDS.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED SUSHI RICE (3.8 PH) LAB REPORT DATED 5/24/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LAB REPORT ASSESSMENT FOR WITHIN THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TWO SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT (DISPLAY CASE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150922

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED: THE SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A LARGE PITCHER STORED IN THE BASIN, THE DRAIN WAS PLUGGED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT OPERATIONAL (NO OTHER PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE SINK). INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED HANDSINK, DRAIN AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOVEN WICKER LIDS BEING USED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WICKER LIDS FROM FOOD SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE SOURCE OF STANDING WATER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILL AND BROKEN GLASS IN BOTTOM OF "BATSU" BEER COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND TO USE RIGHT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE AT "BATSU" BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE SO IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET WHERE RUGS AND OTHER LOOSE ITEMS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS SO THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1973235

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND SOY SAUCES AND OILS IN PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR CRAKED AND MISSING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR SUSHI BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR SUSHI BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE SUSHI BAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND SOAP CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975456

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975320

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN-COOLER. OBSERVED UDON SOUP AT 51.1F,CHICKEN AT 44.1-44.6F,PORK CHORIZO AT 43.9F,GROUND BEEF AT 44.1F,CRAB CAKES AT 44.2F,COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS AT 43.1F,EGGS AT 45.7F ETC..COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953889

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, AT THIS TIME FOOD HANDLERS WHERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS AND SUSHI.AT THIS TIME,MANAGER PROVIDED COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE--NO XEROX COPIES ARE ACCEPTABLE ONLY THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953647

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WAS BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE AND STORING SOILED KITCHEN TRAYS INSIDE THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREAS AND KITCHEN AREA AND REAR ICE MACHINE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOSE CONNECTIONS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN AREA MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS TO 6"INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631704

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF OYSTERS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLFISH TAG STORED IN WALK IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 80 OYSTERS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAME. ADVISED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANTIZING AT THIS TIME. 0 PPM. HELD FOR INSPECTION. TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE, AND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED UPSTAIRS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUSHI, RICE, SOUP, AND SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND MULTI USE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND UTENSILS WHILE BEING STORED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP CHIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN UPSTAIRS IN BAR WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL BEING USED ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AND HANGING BOTTOM VENT COVER ON 2 DOOR FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENT COVERS IN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND NEXT TO BAR COOLERS DOWNSTAIRS AND UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTOOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STRIPED COLD WATER FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522734

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMEHACHI · 1531 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM INACCESSIBLE WITH CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND BROOMS IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SUSHI,CHICKEN,FISH ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE AND USE BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE CONTAINER AT THE WAITRESS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE STORAGE BIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY DISH WASHER ROOM AND UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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