KAMEHACHI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF OYSTERS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLFISH TAG STORED IN WALK IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 80 OYSTERS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAME. ADVISED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANTIZING AT THIS TIME. 0 PPM. HELD FOR INSPECTION. TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE, AND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED UPSTAIRS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUSHI, RICE, SOUP, AND SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND MULTI USE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND UTENSILS WHILE BEING STORED.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP CHIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN UPSTAIRS IN BAR WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL BEING USED ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AND HANGING BOTTOM VENT COVER ON 2 DOOR FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENT COVERS IN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND NEXT TO BAR COOLERS DOWNSTAIRS AND UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS 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: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTOOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STRIPED COLD WATER FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 VENTILATION IN MEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STRIPED COLD WATER FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.