The Mukase Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing procedure on frozen fish in the 2 compartment sink. Instructed management, thawing must occur under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41.0f or less or completely submerged under running water or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment with no interruption in the process. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 (2) washroom door must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed debris and some grease on ground under and around grease dumpster in rear outside. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to remove unnecessary articles, bed/clutter stored in rear side dry food storage room and in rear storage room to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 additional lighting needed in rear dry food storage side room

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Oct 10, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical10 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the hand washing sink in the kitchen prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times (corrected on site - person in charge provided handsoap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device or papertowel provided at the hand washing sink in the kitchen prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide hand drying device or paper towel at all hand washing sinks at all times. (corrected on site- person in charge provided papertowel) priority foundation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued. (consolidated with the above citation).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods (cooked rice and beans) at improper temperature requirement stored a plastic container on top of prep table with an internal temperature of 65.8f instructed person in charge, tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Management discarded the said food products. Total value $ 75.00 total weight 10 lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing procedure on frozen fish in the 2 compartment sink. Instructed management, thawing must occur under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41.0f or less or completely submerged under running water or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment with no interruption in the process. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed not use plastic soda crates milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the kitchen. Must use proper raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining and leaky drainpipe underneath handsink in the kitchen prep/dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: (2) washroom door must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris and some grease on ground under and around grease dumpster in rear outside. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles, bed/clutter stored in rear side dry food storage room and in rear storage room to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing lightshields above kitchen prep/dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Additional lighting needed in rear dry food storage side room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2575269 issued on 05-02-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink adjacent to the three-compartment sink located in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain. #10 - observed handsoap dispensor on wall above the three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to remove handsoap dispensor and ensure that employees are only washing their hands at handwashing sinks. #49 - observed interior of reach in refrigerators and reached in freezers in rear preparation area unclean with excessive food spills. Instructed the person in charge to clean and sanitize the interior of reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerators. #53 - observed no covered receptacle can in…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, goat meat, fish etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times that time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food is being prepared, held for service, or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. May 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink adjacent to the three-compartment sink located in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsoap dispensor on wall above the three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to remove handsoap dispensor and ensure that employees are only washing their hands at handwashing sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in refrigerators and reached in freezers in rear preparation area unclean with excessive food spills. Instructed the person in charge to clean and sanitize the interior of reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerators.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle can in the unisex toilet room, located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered receptacle and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, under all cooking equipment, and prep tables to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and-or grease. Instructed the person in charge to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 13, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside prep area stand up 1-door reach in cooler. Must provide a working thermometer for said cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and dust build-up on the ventilation hood and ventilation filters. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood/filters.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Prep area handwash sink pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager prep area handwash sink must drain quickly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and dirt build-up on walls and floor under and around equipment in the prep and dishwasher area. Instructed manager must detail clean walls, floor throughout prep and dishwashing area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs foods-fish, cooked rice, etc.- are prepared. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on premises while tcs foods are prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handlers training certificates on-premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate on-premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on-premises.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jan 29, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found a metal pot full of cooked goat meat at temp of 54.8f to 55.6f,oil was semi-solid. Food was discarded and denatured by the manager.pounds 25,value $99. Must keep hot food at 135f and above,cold food 41f and below.also information given on cooling process. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Lids of white chest frezeers are rusty and with black substance at exterior of lids. Not cleanable. Instructed to repair / replace said lids. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed blood from meat ,stored on shelves spilled inside two door reach-in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

6. Nov 7, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrheal event clean up kit on site. Procedure given and manager must obtain kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 meat pies located on a shelf in dry storage room. Pies were not part of a cooling process. Manager stated she was attempting to keep pies cold in storage room because it was cool. Pies were 56f. Meat pies weighed approximately 15lbs and valued at $50. Meat pies were voluntarily disarded. Priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen fish sitting in cold water in sink. Water was not running. Instructed manager to thaw fish under cold running water.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in refrigertors and interior of reach in freezers in cooking area unclean with excessive food spills. Must clean and sanitize interior of reach in freezers adn reach in refrigerators.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling of dry storage leaking. Must repair and maintain ceiling of dry storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed violation # 58 not corrected from report #2214120 dated 9/10/18 no proof of allergen training could be provided for certified food manager. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Sep 10, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have one. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management unable to provide the procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to have a procedure in place including the chemicals. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2)(a) noted internal temperature of the following time/temperature control for safety foods at the prep tables and counter to be improper:-beef 93f, rice 66.6f, stew 107.8f inside refrigeration unit, meat pie 91.4f/86.9f on front display area. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 60 lbs of products worth $100.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11(a)(b)(c) instructed to detail clean and maintain the following:- - shelves inside refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep area. -heavy ice build up inside the deep freezer on the hallway. Instructed to defrost clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a)2 noted food items store in grocery bags inside refrigeration units and chest freezer. Instructed to remove and provide appropriate food grade containers for food storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 noted dirty cutting board with discoloration at the kitchen prep table. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(c) noted large oversized pots used for cooking unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink to properly clean and sanitize. Instructed to install a large 3 compartment sink to accommodate the large pots, install a dish washing machine or remove pots from premise.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b). Noted slow water drain at the hand wash sink and leaking faucet at the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted clutter on shelving and floor or rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted dirty and grease accumulation on the cooking stove exhaust hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food manager on site with no allergen training. Instructed manager that all certified food managers are required to have the allergen training certificate on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Sep 28, 2017 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All openings, holes in exposed brick walls and ceiling and around piping into walls and ceiling must be sealed throughout the 1363 side storage room.

9. Sep 20, 2017 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: No hot water available in the employee washroom. Cold water only. Instructed to provide cold and hot running water for the employee washroom.critical violation 7-38-030.

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

     Inspector’s note: Must provide soap and paper towels at exposed hand sink and all washroom wash bowls. Critical violation 7-38-030.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: No pest control log book or required documentation on premises. Must have a licensed pest control co. Service establishment and provide required documentation. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

     Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips on site to check chlorine sanitation level at the three compartment sink. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-030.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All openings, holes in exposed brick walls and ceiling and around piping into walls and ceiling must be sealed throughout the 1363 side storage room.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All unused coolers and equipment must be removed from the premises.