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939 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60622
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for KYU / SSAM on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · KYU / SSAM · 939 N ASHLAND 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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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · KYU / SSAM · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Must remove. All food must be stored in commercial grade containers that are easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Facility has a 1 compartment sink in the server station that is in disrepair. Must either remove this sink, or repair. Sink must be maintained with hot and cold water at all times.
Location recorded for this inspection · KYU / SSAM · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found washbowl sink in basement restroom without hot water. Hot water line has been disconnected to this area of basement. Instructed must have functioning hot and cold water at wash bowl sink in this restroom at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No city of Chicago certified food manager certificates posted. No city of Chicago certified manager on site during inspection. Must provide City of Chicago certified food manager original certificate and post in plain view of customers (and must have a certified manager present at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being served or prepped). Serious violation 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Must remove. All food must be stored in commercial grade containers that are easily cleanable. Found all prepped potentially hazardous and bulk foods without labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date, and bulk food items with name. Must maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found several missing floor tiles in rear of kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Must repair or replace tiles. Must maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Facility has a 1 compartment sink in the server station that is in disrepair. Must either remove this sink, or repair. Sink must be maintained with hot and cold water at all times.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found several wiping cloths stored on counters in sushi prep and kitchen area. Must properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (in a clean container) when not in use. Must maintain.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: No food handler certificates on site. Must provide certification for all employees who handle food. Must maintain.
Location recorded for this inspection · KYU / SSAM · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESS CAULKING BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND WALL AT SUSHI AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS GREASE ON FILTER AND HOOD,INSIDE THE DEPP FRYER AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE(HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT SAID SINK
Location recorded for this inspection · KYU / SSAM · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2451473.
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