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KAMEHACHI OF TOKYO

240 E ONTARIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KAMEHACHI OF TOKYO has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 29, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 7, 2011, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 10, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on September 29, 2010. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on June 10, 2011. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMAINS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON SOME CEILING PANELS AT DISHROOM-MUST FIX/ADDRESS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMAINS
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF SMALL/FRUIT ACTIVITY FOUND AT FRONT WAIT STAFF AREA (15-ON WALLS & ON BORDER OF PICTURE FRAMES); 12-ON WALL AROUND REAR DOOR; 8-ON WALLS AROUND THE SUMP PUMP OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR TO STAIRS. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED & SOURCE MUST BE ELIMINATED. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MSUT BE RE-SEALED/REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF ALL BAR COOLERS,BOTTOM PART OF SUSHI PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR AROUND SUMP PUMP, ALONG WALLBASES AT BAR & FRONT SUSHI STATION NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE BAR SINK FROM A SODA LINE; HOT WATER KNOB OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR SUSHI PREP STATION IS LOOSE. THESE PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP KITCHEN, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND UNCLEAN BAR GUN HOLDER/PLASTIC TUBE AT BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT/PAPER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE SUSHI KITCHEN AND DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT SAME LOCATIONS. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SUSHI KITCHEN HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SUSHI PREP REACH IN COOLER (LOWER COOLER).

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