GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT

Inspection ID: 2602391. Complaint Re-Inspection performed on 09/09/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.

Inspection ID: 2602166. Short Form Complaint performed on 09/04/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. | 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT 1ST FL REAR PREP REAR HANDSINK. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WHEN WATER IS RAN FROM REAR HANDSINK AND POOLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE (DISH AREA) HANDSINK USE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED WAS 11/15/2023, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 7/11/2024.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Inspection ID: 2597373. Canvass performed on 07/11/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.

Inspection ID: 2585225. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 11/15/2023, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE PREPARING BEEF, PORK EGGS, RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS (COOLING UNITS, TABLE GRILL CLEANING SPACE. POWER WASHER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON 4 TH FLOOR, AND ALL WOODEN CABINETS ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK IN IN USE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET DURING INSPECTION AS WELL AS TOILET ON 4TH FLOOR NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST -4TH FLOORS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SPACES CLUTTERED ON 4TH FLOOR..., NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THERE IS UNUSED PATIO EQUIPMENT, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEXT TO MAINTENANCE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK ROOM ATTACHED TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS PEELING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, RUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLING WATER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP HEAVY GRILLS AND GRILL CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Inspection ID: 2552292. Canvass performed on 02/28/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Slow drainage at Hand wash sink sink at first floor prep area, instructed to repair and maintain. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Peeling paint noted on dish washing area celling panel metal strips, moldy walls at 1st and 2nd floor dish washing areas, instructed to clean and maintain. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in 2nd floor walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Inspection ID: 2497219. Canvass performed on 03/22/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SAUCE, DIRT BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN SERVER AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROOUGHOUT KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Inspection ID: 2268663. Canvass performed on 02/27/2019, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2' GAP BETWEEN THE CENTER/BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT REQUIRES CUSTOMERS TO WALK THROUGH THE FOOD SERVING LINE TO ACCESS THE TOILET ROOM. MUST RELOCATE TOILET ROOM OR PROHIBIT CUSTOMER USE OF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED VARIOUS UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, ORGANIZE AREA, STORE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT 6' OFF THE FLOOR. AND MAINTAIN AREAS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS' LIGHTING TO BE INADEQUATE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHTING INTENSITY OF A MINIMUM OF 20 FOOT CANDLES IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Inspection ID: 2065012. Canvass performed on 06/26/2017, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLER DOOR WITH RIPPED GASKET AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN LINE DRAINING IN 2-COMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT TO FLOOR DRAIN. | 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE THERMOMETER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 1967197. Short Form Complaint performed on 10/25/2016, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CORRECTED. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. | 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH HANDLE DOWN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.

Inspection ID: 1447714. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 03/18/2015, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED. 2ND FL. MEAT REFRIGERATOR AT 39.3 F. DEGREES. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 4TH FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER ON 4TH FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 1447710. Canvass performed on 03/16/2015, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. | 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55 F DEGREES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. | 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RAW FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA MEAT REFRIGERATOR; CHICKEN 58.6 F., ANGES 57.3 F., SCALLOPS 55 F., PORK 58 F., SHRIMP 56.3 F., BISTRO HARAMI 46.9 F., SALMON FILET 58.7 F. DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 26 LBS AND APPROX. COST $350.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F. DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER ON 4TH FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 4TH FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.