GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/14/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at GYU-KAKU RESTAURANT during a routine inspection conducted on 04/14/2023.

Situated at 2813 N BROADWAY, the establishment is part of Lakeview's active food service sector. The Lakeview area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation concerned pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Must Not Use Milk Crates As a Means of Elevation for Stored Items, Throughout the Premises,remove. Replace/repair Broken Rubber Gasket Inside the Door of Top Part of Ice Machine. Surface Must Be Smooth,cleanable and Non-absorbent Material. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The third violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Large Back Flow Prevention Device Installed at Under the Bar Area Is Heavely Leaking. Repapir and Maintain.. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The fourth violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Water on Floors Under Ice Machine, Bar Area and Dishroom.keep Area Dry. Debris on Floor at Outside Dry Storage Area.must Clean and Maintain. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The fifth violation concerned sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Previous Core Violation Corrected - Comments: Previous Core Violations Not Corrected From 8-30-22,report #2562971 #16) 4-602.11(b-e): Noted Upper Compartment of Ice Machine Not Cleaned. Instructed to Clean, Sanitize and Maintain. #47) 4-101.19: Noted Ice Build Up Inside the Chest Freezer By the Ice Machine. Inst. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/14/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.