Chicago Health Dept
5501-5503 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
7 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2022.
Last inspected Sep 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES (CORNERS) IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312281 ON 9/13/19: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/13/19 IS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 2017. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT AND PREP AREA .ONLY HAND WASHING SINK OBSERVED TO BE O REAR DISH WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND ON CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS, CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS ON LOWER SHELVES AND PLATES ON SHELVES BY PREP TABLE.
MUST MUST PROPERLY REPAIR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT AND NOT USE DUCK TAPE FOR FIXING
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,WITH CLEAN DISHES. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT WORKING IN THIS RESTAURANT WENT TO THE PREP AREA AND STARTS TALKING TO THE COOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE CAN STAY IN THE PREP AREA.
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976708 DATED 12/8/16. #36- Observed missing end caps on the lights above the prep area. Instructed facility to maintain all lights shielded end to end with caps. Observed a cracked light shield above the sushi prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT INSIDE THE ICE MAKER ON TOP OF THE ICE).
Observed the ceiling above the sushi cooler to have peeling paint. Instructed facility to correct and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Observed missing end caps on the lights above the prep area. Instructed facility to maintain all lights shielded end to end with caps. Observed a cracked light shield above the sushi prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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