⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT

(Also Known As: GYU-KAKU RESTAURNAT)

1364 W RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 2349196

19
Total Inspections
10
Passed
7
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2024 Inspection

March 11, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT SINKS OBSERVED TO BE 57-59F. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2023 Inspection

March 28, 2023• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLASTIC WALL INSIDE THE MICROWAVE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAI...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2023 Inspection

February 14, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2023 Inspection

February 6, 2023• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. HOT WATER AT 145F. I INSTRUCTED M...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2022 Inspection

June 13, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE OIL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2022 Inspection

June 8, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT 63.8F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2021 Inspection

July 28, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED FAUCET LEAKING FROM SPRAYER UNIT O. DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 21, 2020 Inspection

December 21, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2020 Inspection

December 14, 2020• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND 10 ON THE WALLS OF ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2019 Inspection

October 17, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION MUST OBTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CER...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2018 Inspection

September 19, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMP...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2017 Inspection

October 13, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 6, 2017 Inspection

October 6, 2017• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED 3-EMPLOYEES WIPING GLOVED HAN...(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2016 Inspection

September 29, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT MAIN PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE. 3-COMPAR...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2016 Inspection

February 16, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2016 Inspection

February 5, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 8/27/15 REPORT 1566783 NOT CORRECTED: 38- INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM. CITATION ISSUED 7-4...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2015 Inspection

August 28, 2015• License Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2015 Inspection

August 27, 2015• License• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE GAURD AT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA/WAIT STATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).(+3 more)

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