FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
KATSU-SHACK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 1, 2024
Complaint
License #2982840
3
Total Violations
3
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING WATER THROGHOUT PREMISES, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 72.5 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST A MINIMAL 100.0 F AT HANDWASH SINK AND 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). OFFICE NOTIFIED.
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING WATER THROGHOUT PREMISES, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 72.5 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST A MINIMAL 100.0 F AT HANDWASH SINK AND 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). OFFICE NOTIFIED.
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection