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KAI ZAN

2557 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KAI ZAN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621999

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009659

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983026

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982550

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1960434 ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2016: (30) Found several items (fish, seafood, etc) without proper label. Instructed must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. All bulk foods must be labeled with name. Must maintain. (32) Found excessive ice buildup on rear freezer. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Found rust on shelves in rear of kitchen area, near dishwasher. Instructed to remove rust, or paint shelves. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OLD TAPE HANGING FROM A STORAGE RACK OVER CLEAN PLATES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN A SEPARATE CLEAN AREA AWAY FROM THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960434

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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 several items (fish, seafood, etc) without proper label. Instructed must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. All bulk foods must be labeled with name. Must maintain.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found broken handle on 2 door cooler in front prep area (Santiago station cooler). Must repair or replace. Found excessive ice buildup on rear freezer. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Found rust on shelves in rear of kitchen area, near dishwasher. Instructed to remove rust, or paint shelves. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must have thermometers in all coolers in a conspicuous spot. Must have stem thermometers available for food handlers. Must maintain.

Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609257

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591962

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH NO SANITIZING RINSE DETECTED (0 PPM CHLORINE) AT THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT 100PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FISH LOCATED IN THE LINE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT STATED THAT THEY VACUUM PACKAGE THE FISH ONSITE WITH THE MACHINE. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USING MACHINE UNTIL A HACCP PLAN HAS BEEN APPROVED BY CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454243

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454232

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460041

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460000

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1277658 ON 1-17-13. 32-EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NO MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277658

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exposed handsink in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277648

Location recorded for this inspection · KAI ZAN · 2557 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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