Chicago
18
BEAT

Chinese Kitchen and Sushi

420-422 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-19
Pass Rate
42%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-19)
Failed 9 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 58 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 16 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 58×
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Food Temperature critical 16×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-05-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-05-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SHRIMP AT 50.2F AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.8F. A MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 13LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 4...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOL...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, AND AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. ADVISED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2024-09-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOL UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE OUTERIOR (ESPECIALLY HINGES OF EQUIPMENT) AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE TOPS AND CONTAINERS OF THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING ESPCIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPLATTERS AND CLEAN.

2024-09-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. FOUND A 44 GALLON GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING S...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND COOKED BEEF IN A STRAINER STORED ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT 73.9F. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $75 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. I...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS. FOUND 34 EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER RANGING 51.2F-62.0F. ALSO, FOUND COOKED BEEF AT 47.0F IN THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FORM THE WOK STATION. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $115 WORTH...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE DEAD MICE ON STICKY TRAPS UNDER THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MICE, REPLACE WITH AN ENCLO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, O...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOL UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE OUTERIOR (ESPECIALLY HINGES OF EQUIPMENT) AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND THE INSIDE O...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE TOPS AND CONTAINERS OF THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING ESPCIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPLATTERS AND CLEAN.

2024-05-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SECOND LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH WORN AND TORN GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

2023-11-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENITALTION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, ON FLOOR NEAR DISHMACHINE, ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOU...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENITALTION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-04-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING TO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE MAIN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-04-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN AT 57.7F , EGG ROLLS 50.7F , SPRING ROLLS 80.2F , SHRIMP 49.6 AND EGGS AT 64.2F. INSTRUC...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.7F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST N...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA , AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING TO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE MAIN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-11-18 Pass Canvass
9
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF SHRIMPS, THE SHRIMPS WERE SITTING IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE THE RACKS. MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COUNTER LEAKS AT THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH THICK FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FO...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND DIM LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE/ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO MAKE IT BRIGHTER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

2019-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Documentation & Training

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON THE MENU; MUST PROVIDE. GAVE THE PERSON IN CHARGE A CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

2019-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
2
serious Documentation & Training

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON THE MENU; MUST PROVIDE. GAVE THE PERSON IN CHARGE A CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER AT 65.3F; MUST CORRECT. HOT RUNNING WATER FOUND AT 65.3F AT ALL SINKS AND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO THE LAW AT ALL SINKS ...

2019-05-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL...

serious Documentation & Training

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON THE MENU; MUST PROVIDE. GAVE THE PERSON IN CHARGE A CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Documentation & Training

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED; MUST LABEL. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #49 SIDE OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP; MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #51 LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HAND ...

2018-10-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDE OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CORRECTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

2018-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDSINKS NOT DRAINING MAKING WASHING HANDS NOT POSSIBLE. PLUMBER HAS ARRIVED TO CORRECT PROBLEM DRAINS ARE NOW OPEN AND DRAINING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR PLASTIC BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. FRYERS, WOKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SINKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN WATER TANK AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

ALL LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOM MUST BE REMOVE OR ORGANIZED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

2017-08-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-07-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE KEPT IN PREP AREA. MUST ALSO ADEQUATELY SEAL REAR EXIT DOOR AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR FREEZE(S) IN KITCHEN AREA CLEAN/SANITIZE. CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WHERE SPICES ARE KEPT OF FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

RESEAL/REPLACE LOOSE COVING UNDER DISHMACHINE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING/HARBORAGE SITE. CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES NEXT TO DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SUSHI STATION. MUST REPAIR.

2016-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-06-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DISPENSING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AT THE REQUIRED 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED THAT MACHINE MUST DISPENSE THE PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE DURING RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPE...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE OR THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER AMOUNT OF STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

2015-09-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER STARTED PREPARING FOOD AFTER SMOKING A CIGARRETT OUTSIDE KITCHEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS A...

minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

POTTERY PLANTS STORED ABOVE SUSHI BAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

2014-09-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-08-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 21, 2014:(32) REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN (UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME), (33) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATI...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY NOT GROCERY BAGS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

2014-03-21 Pass License
4
minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN (UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND UNDER F...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK, DISHMACHINE, PANTRY AND WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

2014-03-14 Fail License

No violations found.

100
Ken Tone'S Drive-in
100
Levy'S Restaurants at Guaranteed Rate Field
52
Aroma Hot Pot
58
The Spoke and Bird
43
Kenkee Restaurant

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