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Omakin Restaurants
6900 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago 60621 · Risk 2 (Medium) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 3, 2023
13
Inspections on record
8
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 3, 2023
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE PIPES OF THE SODA MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, CREATING A POOL OF WATER IN THE STORAGE AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS ALSO LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT HOLDS THE HASH BROWNS AND FRENCH FRIES WITH GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID WALLS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE LAST SERVICE WINDOW WITH TRASH AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | License | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 2, 2020 | License | Not Ready | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Omakin Restaurants — questions
- Did Omakin Restaurants pass its last health inspection?
- Omakin Restaurants at 6900 S Lafayette Ave was inspected on Feb 3, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Omakin Restaurants?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE PIPES OF THE SODA MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, CREATING A POOL OF WATER IN THE STORAGE AREA WHERE THE H
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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