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UKAI RESTAURANT

1059 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

23 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LEAKING AT THE U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ESPECIALLY THE REAR WINDOW OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREPPING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE FOOD BLENDER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • NO DOCUMENTATION OR FREEZE RECORDS ON SITE FROM RAW FISH SUPPLIER OR FREEZE RECORDS MAINTAINED FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION BY THE LICENSE HOLDER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • ALL BULK FOOD INCLUDING SPICE MIXTURES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS OR FREEZERS.----SOILED CLOTH CURTAIN AT THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH IN FREEZER NOTED DIRTY. EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE: UNDER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER, KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STAIRWELL SUCH AS PILED WOOD, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
  5. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER FLOWS BACK INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND RELEASED, WATER THEN WILL SLOWLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND NOT BACK UP INTO COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BASEMENT NORTH STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NOTED A VERY THICK PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOORS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
  10. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND UNDER BOOTHS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
  12. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • FOUND NO HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. (RAW CHICKEN).MANAGEMENT STATES CHICKEN IS HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 48HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION UNTIL APPROVED BY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED.
    • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
      • FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED AND NOT LABELED/DATED. FOUND NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD/VACUUM PACKAGED FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF VACUUM PACKAGED RAW CHICKEN. VALUE ABOUT 20 DOLLARS. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
  13. Complaint

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • F0UND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
  15. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DARK STICKY LIQUID FROM FLOOR NEAR SODA RACK IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DUST DEPOSITS ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, METAL SCRAPS) STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES AND TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  16. Canvass

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, BOTTOM OF TABLES AT MAIN KITCHEN,SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND LOOSE SINK AT WOMAN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL MENTIONED.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS BEEN TEARING AWAY FROM THE WALL. RE-APPLY OR INSTALL NEW BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • DISCARD CLUTTER (EMPTY BOXES,BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ETC.) AND RE-ORGANZIE EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMEMT TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOORS-MAINTAIN.
  19. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI BAR IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
  20. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FROZEN MEATS STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GRESE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST INSTALL SPLAS GUARDS BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLERS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
  21. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
  22. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BASE OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, TWO LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG GLUE BOARD NEAR STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  23. License

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. CONSUMOR ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED IN VIEW TO THE PUBLIC.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LIDS FOR FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI BAR AND REAR KITCHEN MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER OR DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER (METAL) IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BULK DRY FOODS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • FRONT SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.