SEP 15
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEST SUSHI JOON INC..
YOUR CALL. 67/100
5501-5503 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 15, 2022 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES (CORNERS) IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OCT 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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).
SEP 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS, CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS ON LOWER SHELVES AND PLATES ON SHELVES BY PREP TABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST MUST PROPERLY REPAIR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT AND NOT USE DUCK TAPE FOR FIXING
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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
APR 102018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
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.
JUN 132017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 13
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION
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JUN 62017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
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).
DEC 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed the ceiling above the sushi cooler to have peeling paint. Instructed facility to correct and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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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