PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
KAMEHACHI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 28, 2019
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License #2059799
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TASTE FOOD WITH HAND USING GLOVES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AFTER TASTING FOOD ITEM EMPLOYEE PROCEEDS TO COVER FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD GLOVES, AND WASH HANDS.
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Violation #29
CRITICAL
Violation Details
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED SUSHI RICE (3.8 PH) LAB REPORT DATED 5/24/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LAB REPORT ASSESSMENT FOR WITHIN THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TWO SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT (DISPLAY CASE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TWO SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT (DISPLAY CASE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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