Gyu-Kaku Restaurant

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed several toilets with residue build up on interior and exterior instructed manager to clean and maintain toilets.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes cluttered on floor in stairwell area of facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1st floor staff toilet room with very little lighting. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all dry storage shelving, storage container to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall base in poor repair through out prep areas. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors and floor drains through out. Also detail clean and maintain the wall and ceiling through out.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all dry storage shelving, storage container to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall base in poor repair through out prep areas. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors and floor drains through out. Also detail clean and maintain the wall and ceiling through out.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all dry storage shelving, storage container to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall base in poor repair through out prep areas. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors and floor drains through out. Also detail clean and maintain the wall and ceiling through out.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing fixtures in toilet rooms on 1st -4th floors dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed pooling water behind 1st floor prep heavy grills and grill cleaning area. Instructed to remove

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in 1st and 2nd floor prep areas. Instructed to increase lighting.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during time of inspection. Observed approximately 150 small black live flies in the following areas... Both prep areas, dishwashing areas, grill cleaning/mop sink space, toilet rooms and in bars on 1st and 2nd floor. Instructed to contact pest control for service, must eliminate pest. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing fixtures in toilet rooms on 1st -4th floors dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed pooling water behind 1st floor prep heavy grills and grill cleaning area. Instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in 1st and 2nd floor prep areas. Instructed to increase lighting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in 2nd floor walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt build up on and inside of equipment in kitchen on 2nd floor. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice build up inside freezer in bar on 2nd floor. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen equipment not in use on 2nd floor. Must remove any unneccessary equipment from kitchen to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors throoughout kitchen on 2nd floor. Must detail clean. Must maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet rooms' lighting to be inadequate. Must provide a lighting intensity of a minimum of 20 foot candles in all toilet rooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations throughout facility. Must detail clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light covers not tight fitted at 3rd floor prep area. Instructed ceiling light covers must be tight fitted.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violation from report #2065012 dated on 06/26/17 not corrected-#32 prep cooler door with ripped gaskets at 2nd floor kitchen. Instructed to replace. The above previous minor violation must be corrected by date of reinspection. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on reach in coolers condensers. Must clean and maintain coolers condensers.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light covers not tight fitted at 3rd floor prep area. Instructed ceiling light covers must be tight fitted.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: 3rd floor prep area 2-door reach in cooler missing thermometer. Must provide thermometer for cooler.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Cooked food containers in walk-in coolers not labeled, instructed to label.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Prep cooler door with ripped gasket at 2nd floor kitchen, instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Standing water at bottom shelf of prep coolers, instructed to keep dry.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent at 2nd floor kitchen with heavy dust build-up, instruted to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Drain line draining in 2-comp sink at 1st floor kitchen, instructed to re-rout to floor drain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inaccurate thermometer at 2nd floor prep cooler, instructed to repair

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Replace rusted food storage shelves in the 2-door refrigerator on the 1st and 2nd floor.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the condenser in the 2-door refrigerator to remove foood splatter and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floor in the water boiler room. Instructed to remove dead roaches, detail clean and sanitize floors.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed ice block build up on 2nd floor bar reach in cooler. Must remove ice block build up and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed black and pink slime/dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ready to eat food. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine. All ice inside ice machine voluntarilly discarded at this time. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed ice block build up on 2nd floor bar reach in cooler. Must remove ice block build up and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on reach in cooler compressors. Must clean all coolers compressors and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 1st floor and 2nd floor 1-compartment sink faucets and water handles leaking. Must repair and maintain sinks.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Some coolers missing thermometers. Must provide thermometers for all coolers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in 2dr upright refrigerator on 2nd fl kitchen area. Must re-paint with non-toxic paint/replace.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide covers for ice bins at all bars where ice for consumption is contain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide missing sliding door cover for ice cream chest freezer in 1st floor back bar area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of 2-dr refrigerator at 2nd fl bar back room.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove excess water on 1st floor behind front service counter, keep dry at all times. Replace missing floor drain cover in same area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize floor on 3rd floor prep area of spilled food debris.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in 2dr upright refrigerator on 2nd fl kitchen area. Must re-paint with non-toxic paint/replace.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide covers for ice bins at all bars where ice for consumption is contain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide missing sliding door cover for ice cream chest freezer on 1st floor back bar area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of 2-dr refrigerator at 2nd fl bar back room.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove excess water on 1st floor behind front service counter, keep dry at all times. Replace missing floor drain cover in same area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize floor on 3rd floor prep area of spilled food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors on 4th floor in dry food storage area of food spills and debris.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter on 4th floor dry food storage area, organize and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors on 4th floor in dry food storage area of food spills and debris.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter on 4th floor dry food storage area, organize and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city certified food sanitation manager on the premises with an original certificate while potentially hazardous food (chicken, beef, shrimp and rice) are being prepared and served. Instructed to provide and maintain an original certificate on the premises at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi-use utensils in need of storing in a clean sanitized manner must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed at 3rd floor prep area. Boards worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in all 3 cooking areas in need of cleaning to remove grease and food build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning, floors in dining area at customer booths in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceilings with large amount of dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Additional light needed in dishwashing areas. Must provide to better see all build up.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Air vents in prep area and dining room in need of cleaning to remove large amounts of dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be stored in a clean sanitized manner, all wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution in a proper bucket. Not metal that has rust build up. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi-use utensils in need of storing in a clean sanitized manner must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed at 3rd floor prep area. Boards worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in all 3 cooking areas in need of cleaning to remove grease and food build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning, floors in dining area at customer booths in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceilings with large amount os dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Additional light needed in dishwashing areas. Must provide to better see all build up.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Air vents in prep area and dining room in need of cleaning to remove large amounts of dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be stored in a clean sanitized manner, all wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution in a proper bucket. Not metal that has rust build up. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Disposble containers use as a scoop for spice, instructed to use proper utensils.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Ice bucket left on floor, instructed to store off floor.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inaccurate thermometr in prep coolers, instructed to provide good working thermometers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Ice bucket and food containers stored on floor, inside of ice maker not clean, upper panel with a slimy file. Instructed mgr to clean ice maker and keep food and containers off floor.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beard not wearing hair nor beard restraints. Instructed mgr to use proper hair restraints.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER (2nd FLOOR), GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS & ICE BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES & DRAINS AT BOTH DISHROOMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: WALLS AROUND & UNDER DISHMACHINES & SINKS AT BOTH DISHROOMS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: DIPPER WELLS NEEDED AT AREAS BY THE HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM FREEZERS. 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.