Kizuki Ramen And Izakaya

September 12, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 43.5-50.4F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 90# OF FOOD WORTH $270. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL OF THE BAR AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALL OPENING IN THE CORNER NEAR THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED TRASH AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 161.6F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN THE TOP LOADING BASIN OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR, COOK'S LINE AND DISHWASH AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE CORNER NEAR DISHMACHINE, AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE BAR AREA AND SEAL WALL OPENING NEAR BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. CLEAN WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SUPPLIED TO THE TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MACHINE AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE OR REMOVE MACHINE.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 23, 2017: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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