Chizakaya Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN THEM BELOW 40F.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT YET INSTALLED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH A SANITIZING RINSE ABOVE 180F.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND HALLWAY TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A FUNNEL AROUND THE DRAINS SO THAT WATER DOES NOT SPLASH ONTO THE FLOOR AND DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK. MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH A SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A FUNNEL AROUND THE DRAINS SO THAT WATER DOES NOT SPLASH ONTO THE FLOOR AND DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK. MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH A SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.