Kyo Matcha

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed small and bulk food storage containers not labeled in the rear food prep area. Instructed to label all food storage containers with food common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed a bin of clear containers of powder on the floor in the rear food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed food handlers in prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints while in rear food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed clutter in the hot water tank closet in the rear food prep area. Instructed to declutter and maintain mentioned area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 25, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the panel above the ice insisde ice machine on site. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice machine is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small and bulk food storage containers not labeled in the rear food prep area. Instructed to label all food storage containers with food common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a bin of clear containers of powder on the floor in the rear food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers in prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints while in rear food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the hot water tank closet in the rear food prep area. Instructed to declutter and maintain mentioned area.

     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: Upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site while employees were preparing food items and for the entire walk through out the facility. Instructed certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Aug 23, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Aug 19, 2022 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler take raw pork from the sink and place on pastry prep table contaminating surface with pork and not sanitize surface. Instructed manager to sanitize surface and discontinue practice. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Priority foundation violation not corrected from 8-12-22 report#2562067 observed fly activity in rear prep area and in front prep area. Approximatley 10-15 flies on site. No pest control logbook or proof of pest control on site at time of inspection. Instructed person on site to contact pest control for service and maintain proper logbook. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: See violation #59

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at front handsink. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Aug 12, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs foods. Someone must be on city with city of chicago sanitation certificate while cooking, prepping, serving and holding tcs food items

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed person on duty to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

     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: No vomit or diarrhea clean up kit on site at time of inspection. Instructed person on site to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed fly activity in rear prep area and in front prep area. Approximatley 10-15 flies on site. No pest control logbook or proof of pest control on site at time of inspection. Instructed person on site to contact pest control for service and maintain proper logbook. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: If sponges are going to be used they must be changed daily to eliminate bacteria build up. Instructed to discard current sponge on site. All wiping cloths or sponges must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at front handsink. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs foods. Someone must be on city with city of chicago sanitation certificate while cooking, prepping, serving and holding tcs food items. Priority foundation 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: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Mar 29, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

7. Mar 3, 2022 No Entry

   License · No Entry

   No violations