AMARIT RESTAURANT.
600 S DEARBORN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 26 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 212026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22025PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:20PM TO 2:45PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 2:45PM CERTIFIED MANAGER YOUNGYUTH ONTHUAM ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND SUSHI AREAS RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER OF HANDSHANITZER, GLOVES, LEMON AND PEPER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SPICES, SUCH AS RICE, SUAGR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER THAT IDENTIFIES THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT HOLD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUL 22024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LOWER INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS/COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
AUG 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER THAT IDENTIFIES THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT HOLD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE GROUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED DO NOT STORE ITEMS ON THE GROUND AND ELEVATED EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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JUN 292022FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON MISO SOYBEAN PASTE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNSAFE OR ADULTERATED FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF MISO SOYBEAN ($30.50). OBSERVED BULGING CANS OF BAMBOO SHOOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD BULGING CANS, HEAVILY DENTED CANS, OR CANS DENTED AT SEEM. MANAGER DISCARDED 25 POUNDS O BAMBOO SHOOT ($60). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. MANAGER DISCARED 3 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE AND 20 POUNDS OF LEAFY GREENS ($64). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW FOR ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 ROACH IN KITCHEN ON DISH MACHINE AND ONE ROACH IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREAS ACCORDINGLY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. WATER WAS STORED IN A CATCH BUCKET. STAFF COULD NOT MOVE BUCKET WITHOUT NON POTABLE WATER DRIPPING ON AND CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO AVOID COMTAMINATION OF NON POTABLE WATER. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND EGGPLANT AND 2 POUNDS OF SHRIMP ($22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP AROUND DISH MACHINE, AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED SURFACES
OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK
OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THE FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
MAR 52020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION IN THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS ALSO WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED. REMOVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK.
DEC 32019FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED NOODLES AND COOKED CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW TUNA ON MENU. SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED, SHOWER CURTAIN HANGING BETWEEN DIRTY DISHES STAGING ARE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DIRTY DISHES STAGING AREA.
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 2 INCHES OF WASTE WATER ON FLOOR OF DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF DISH AREA. ALSO NOTICED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN CONNECTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM OR OTHER SYSTEM, INCLUDING USE OF SEWAGE TRANSPORT VEHICLES, WASTE RETENTION TANKS, PUMPS, PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CAULKING ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LIQUOR STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA, MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LIQUOR STORE CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
MAY 32018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOIL AND PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE ON THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
APR 262018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; 15 LBS OF COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN AT 50-57.4F, 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 58F, 5 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.7F AND 10 LBS OF CHOPPED VEGETABLES AT 57F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED WAS $225. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOIL AND PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE ON THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
THERE IS SOME RUST ON THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. -REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. --THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR AND FRONT SUSHI FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR FOOD AND FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THIS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AROUND THE REAR DISH MACHINE. THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR HAS FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK. MAINTAIN SAME.
THE STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR HAS A LOT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
OCT 272016FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Adulterated food found in kitchen, found live cockroaches crawling on dried beans inside a container at main kitchen food shelf, instructed mgr to keep all food safe from any adulteration. critical citation issued 7-38-005(B) beans discarded valued at $4.
Inadequate insects control found 12 live cockroaches in main kitchen and sushi station, instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended, serious citation issued 8-38-020.
poor sanitation through out facility prep areas, grease, dirt and food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain,
floors not clean through kitchen area along wall base. dead roaches, dirt, moldy water, food debris. instructed to clean and maintain.
cracks and crevices noted through out kitchen and sushi station, instructed to seal and maintain.
clutter noted in kitchen and sushi station, instructed mgr to remvove clutter and better organize.
APR 62016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES AT WALL BEHIND SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC JUGS USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND USE PROPER UTENSILS.
SEP 222015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK ITEMS UNLABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET AND THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ITEMS OR BETTER ORGANIZE THEM.
DEC 42014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 152014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AT PREP LINE.
LIGHT SHIELDS NEED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SUPPLY SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT DISHMACHINE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. SPRAYER AT 1 COMP SINK DISH AREA LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 72013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE MISSING COVING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 172012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.
FOUND LEAK AT DRAINAGE PIPING AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
DEC 82011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON STAND UP PREP COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN RAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR LITTERED IN OFFICE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELF RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDERA AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
MAY 172011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN STAND UP COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERN ALSO MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS (X2)BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE(LEFT SIDE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NOV 182010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(OBSERVED ABOUT 35 FRUIT FLIES). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND EXTERIOR/BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINE/DRAIN BOARDS NOT CLEAN.
FOUND FLOORS AT DISHWASHING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR.(MISSING GROUTING BETWEEN TILES)
APR 162010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 12-10-09 report # 164499. (violation 38 Found no dipper well by scooped ice cream at front bar area) serious violation. citation issued.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at main preparation areas/basement storage areas.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found excessive clutter at basement that must be removed.(old boxes, equipment, etc.)
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