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KAMEHACHI Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KAMEHACHI 1531 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60610 Restaurant
November 15, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2059799
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections