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U STAR KARAOKE

6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for U STAR KARAOKE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640831

Location recorded for this inspection · U STAR KARAOKE · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229949

Location recorded for this inspection · U STAR KARAOKE RESTAURANT & BAR · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ALONG THE BASEBOARD COVING AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE THE COVING/BASEBOARD SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A HOLE SEALANT AROUND PIPING IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150579

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER HIGH SCHOOL · 5835 N Lincoln 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: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLERS OR FREEZERS. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST NOT USE SPRAY FOAM AS FILLER FOR CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS OF MENS LOCKER ROOM. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT ATTACH HOSE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.--- NO ACCESS TO THE UTILITY MOP SINK ON THIS FLOOR. SINK LOCATED IN A LOCKED UTILITY ROOM. MUST PROVIDE KITCHEN STAFF WITH ACCESS TO THE UTILITY MOP SINK.--- MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE FOOD SERVICE LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINEN ON PIPING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065015

Location recorded for this inspection · U STAR KARAOKE RESTAURANT & BAR · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059844

Location recorded for this inspection · U STAR KARAOKE RESTAURANT & BAR · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:- KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK 65.1F, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 66.2F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 65.3F. MEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK 64.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. 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: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE. ALSO NOTED MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AT MARIGOLD ROOM, LAVENDER ROOM, ROOM #5 AND DAFFODIL ROOM. APPROXIAMATELY 35 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER SERVICE OR PROOF OF CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED SERVICE SCAVENGER ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DUMPSTER SERVICE OR PROOF OF CONTRACT. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPING WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR. FLOOR IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING CEILING PANEL TILES AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS IN THE BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINS AND DIRT ON WALLS AND DOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR (WRAPPED IN PLASTIC BAGS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. NO AIR GAP AT DRAIN PIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RESTORE AIR GAP.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DAFFODIL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES INTO A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995551

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER HIGH SCHOOL · 5835 N Lincoln 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: NOTED SOME DISCOLORATIONS INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OD ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE IS USED ONLY FOR COOLING FOOD.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990210

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER HIGH SCHOOL · 5835 N Lincoln AVE

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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CHEESE 52.1F, PIZZA SAUCE 50.7F AND TURKEY 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 21 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $21.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR BY THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS OF ABOUT 1/4". INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO ONE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH GREASE AND DIRT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SOME DISCOLORATIONS INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OD ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE IS USED ONLY FOR COOLING FOOD.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED AND LOOSE TILE ON CEILING AT THE REAR KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE STORAGE AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ONE OF THREE HAND WASH SINKS AT THE GIRLS BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIRS WITH SLOW WATER DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965943

Location recorded for this inspection · U STAR KARAOKE RESTAURANT & BAR · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751325

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER HIGH SCHOOL · 5835 N Lincoln 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: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LID TO CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH BROKEN PLASTIC REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER OR REPLACE. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKET.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN LADIES LOCKER ROOM NEAR ENTRANCE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734397

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER HIGH SCHOOL · 5835 N Lincoln 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 5 COCKROACHED FALL OUT OF INSULATION WRAPPED AROUND PIPE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN ROOM OFF OF CAFETERIA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 MUST REMOVE OLD INSULATION AROUND PIPES. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF OLD DISH MACHINE ROOM AND GARBAGE CANS BEING CLEANED IN SAME ROOM. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DRY. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO TREAT AREA AND ELIMINATE INFESTATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LID TO CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH BROKEN PLASTIC REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER OR REPLACE. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKET.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN LADIES LOCKER ROOM NEAR ENTRANCE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609853

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER HIGH SCHOOL · 5835 N Lincoln 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: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LID TO CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH BROKEN PLASTIC REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER OR REPLACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKET.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN LADIES LOCKER ROOM NEAR ENTRANCE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506418

Location recorded for this inspection · U STAR KARAOKE RESTAURANT & BAR · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506399

Location recorded for this inspection · U STAR KARAOKE RESTAURANT & BAR · 6248 N CALIFORNIA 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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