Konbini and Kanpai

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 - observed various boxes of food items stored on the floor in the basement walk in cooler and throughout the dry storage area in basemment. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 - observed various scoops stored with handles in contact with various food items in dry storage bins throughout the kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to store all scoops so that handles are not in contact with contents of dry storage bins in between use.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) - observed various pieces of equipment such as pots, pans, tools, and various items stored on the floor throughout the basement dry storage areas in every room. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor to allow for adequate cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER/CERTIFICATE. MANAGER WAS ONLY ABLE TO PROVIDE AN ONLINE PEST CONTROL REPORT FROM SEPTEMBER 2024, NO OTHER SERVICE REPORTED SINCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed various boxes of food items stored on the floor in the basement walk in cooler and throughout the dry storage area in basemment. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed various scoops stored with handles in contact with various food items in dry storage bins throughout the kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to store all scoops so that handles are not in contact with contents of dry storage bins in between use.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed various pieces of equipment such as pots, pans, tools, and various items stored on the floor throughout the basement dry storage areas in every room. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor to allow for adequate cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook on premises. Instructed manager must provide a pest control logbook from a licensed illinois pest control operator on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at both front and rear exit door sweeps. Must rodent proof both doors.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on mop sink. Instructed manager must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for mop sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No 1-compartment sink at bar. Instructed manager to provide 1-compartment sink with running hot and cold water at bar.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in womens washroom. Must provide.