Yatai

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Inspections

1. Jul 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

2. Jul 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jul 22, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     NOTED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING BEVERAGES FROM OPEN CUPS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST USE COVERED CONTAINERS OR CONSUME IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED FISH WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL, BEING STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP OF A TOASTER OVEN THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON. FISH AT 112.8F AND 113.5F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. NOT ON PREP SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS HANGING ON THE FAUCET AND SNEEZE GUARDS OF THE SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING AND LEADING TO THE REAR HALLWAY WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.EXTREMELY DIRTY, BLACKENED UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED BROWN SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN THE WALL FROM A CEILING TILE AT THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND RESOLVE LEAKING ISSUE. DIRTY, BLACKENED WALL AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT ON BOTH CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-18-23 REPORT #2581888 NOT CORRECTED.#39- FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATIONS ISSUED.

4. Sep 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

5. Oct 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CEILING TILES AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

6. Oct 11, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED MISSING HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOK'S LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AND DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS LOCATED AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     RAW MENU ITEMS SUCH AS RAW SUSHI ROLLS AND OTHER ASSORTED RAW FISH ARE NOT DISCLOSED AND REMINDED WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK FOOD NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     SPOON HANDLES FOR TOFU GREEN ONION MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FOOD PRODUCT. THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED UP OUT OF THE FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE CAR GARAGE WHERE AUTOMOBILES ARE STORED.----MUST NOT STORE DIRTY NOODLE CUTTING EQUIPMENT WITH CLEAN STORED ITEMS. MUST CLEAN MACHINE BEFORE STORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED DUCT TAPE WAS USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR CRACKED/BROKEN PLASTIC FREEZER DOORS IN THE SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST PLACE BROKEN PLASTIC DRAWER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED LID FOR THE TOFU AND GREEN ONION FOR THE TOFU SOUP WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP THAT IS PEELING AND SOILED. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND COOKS LINE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EQUIPMENT OR ON COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED A LEAK ON THE LEFT NOZZLE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED IT WITH A TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH AND KITCHEN PREP ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CEILING TILES AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

7. Jun 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, VINEGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

8. Mar 17, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     4-202.18-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

9. Jan 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON BOTTOM OF MENU WITH AN ASTERIK IN THE FRONT STATING "THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." THEN MARK AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK ALONG WITH A SLOW DRAIN IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

10. May 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). MUST LABEL.

11. Jan 25, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

12. Dec 28, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RUST ON ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN