Ryuu Asian Bbq

December 9, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK NOT DRAINING, WATER LEAKING ON KITCHEN'S FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED INFRONT PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SALMON 46.8F AND TUNA AT 45.6F, FISH ROE AT 46.3F. OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING IN REAR PREP OF EGGS AT 56.6F AND CRAB RANGOON AT 63.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 56F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 600-700 RAT AND MOUSE DROPPING THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 150 IN DINING ROOM, 100 IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND STAND-UP REFER UNIT. 450 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED OVER 150 DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT BASMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN STAIRWAY HALL LEADING TO BASMENT STORAGE. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. • OBSERVED RUSTED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF MEAT AND CHICKEN IN PLASTICTHANK YOU BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED ONE OF THE TOILETS OUT OF ORDER DUE TO ENTIRE DOOR BROKEN OFF. FACILITY OBTAINS A LIQUOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED WALL BASE MISSING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, WHICH INCLUDES FRONT PREP, DINING ROOM, REAR PREP AND ENTIRE BASMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WALL BASE. NOTED MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER, AROUND,ALONG WALL IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WALL BASE.
code 55

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Compared with Pass on April 1, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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