COAST SUSHI CORPORATION.
2045 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 24 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 182025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
AUG 12024FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR RAW FOOD BEING SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES BELOW HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES AT NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
NOV 152023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE CORNER WHERE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA..
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NOV 72023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO pH METER ON THE PREMISES OR A RECENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A pH METER TO TEST EACH BATCH OF SUSHI RICE OR HAVE THE pH TESTED BY A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO pH METER ON THE PREMISES OR A RECENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A pH METER TO TEST EACH BATCH OF SUSHI RICE OR HAVE THE pH TESTED BY A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND BAR. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH AROUND THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR MOTOR HOUSING OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC PLATE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES, STOVE AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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NOV 82022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
NOV 12022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
NOV 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO STATEMENT ON THE FISH RECEIPT THAT THE SUSHI FISH HAD BEEN FROZEN AND STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF -20*c OR -4*f OR BELOW FOR A MINIMUM OF 186 HOURS (7 DAYS) IN A FREEZER. FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 62017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. OBSERVED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 262017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 60.6F. MANAGER TURN ON THE HOT WATER VALVE FROM UNDER SINK. HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.WATER TEMPERATURE 90.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/05/16 REPORT# 1631426.(41)OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. OBSERVED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BULD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEIHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FEB 192016PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FEB 52016FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND REAR AREA BY DISH MACHINE, NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, ITEMS BEING STORED INSIDE SINK, SUCH BOWLS, BLEACH AND SOAP CONTAINERS, UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ONLY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, SIGNS ISSUED TO DESIGNATE HAND WASHING SINKS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING WITH BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT, WITH FOOD BACKING UP FROM OTHER SINK, MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
SEP 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CECILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 262015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING WITH BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CECILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 202014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER OF RICE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AS NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXPOSED CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE SOUTH STORAGE/PREP ROOM AND BEHIND THE SMALL SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTH FLOORS IN A LIGHT FINISH AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE EACH REFRIGERATION UNIT HAS AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE MOP HEADS INVERTED AND/OR OFF THE GROUND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/BREEDING AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 122013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM THE BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES/SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REMOVE OLD WORNED -OUT CAULK OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR SHELVINGS BEHIND SUSHI PREP STATIONS AND SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVERS OVER THE SUSHI PREP STATIONS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
JUL 52013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE NORTH EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY TO ALLEY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM THE BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES/SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REMOVE OLD WORNED -OUT CAULK OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR SHELVINGS BEHIND SUSHI PREP STATIONS AND SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
FLOOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVERS OVER THE SUSHI PREP STATIONS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
JUN 282012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR, BACKING UP INTO OTHER SINKS COMPARTMENTS, WHEN DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT SUSHI BAR AREA
MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR STORAGE AREA, WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED
AUG 302011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT SUSHI BAR AREAS.
AUG 292011PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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AUG 232011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. BLACK SLIME/MOLD ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON WALLS OF REAR HALLWAY LEADING INTO DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA,MOP SINK ROOM OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT SUSHI BAR AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES ALSO SOME FLOORS WITH CRACKED OPENINGS WERE NOTED MUST B E SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 92011FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.FOUND DISHWASHER RACKS STOERED ON FLOOR DURING INSPECTON,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WATEER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.
MAR 162010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SUSHI PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP COUNTER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50-58.5F DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[a]CRITICAL. ACCORDING TO SUSHI CHEF ABOVE SAID COOLER WAS TURNED OFF AFTER CLOSE OF BUSINESS,AND TURNED ON ON ARRIVAL TO FACILITY NEXT BUSINESS DAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO TURN COOLER OFF AT ALL,OR IF COOLER MUST BE TURNED OFF FOR ANY REASON IT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR STORAGE OR HOLDING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS UNTIL TEMPERATURE GOES DOWN 40F OR LOWER.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. ABOUT 20PDS OF FISHES FOUND AT ABOVE SAID SUSHI PREP COOLER WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.2F - 48.6F DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[a] CRITICAL. MANAGEMENT CLAIMED ABOVE FISH WAS DELIVERED TODAY,BUT FAILED TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF FISH AT DELIVERY AND TIME. MANAGEMENT WAS ADVISED TO DISCARD ABOVE SAID FISH AND DENATURE WITH BLEACH,AT TOTAL COST OF $275.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND DISHWASHER RACKS STOERED ON FLOOR DURING INSPECTON,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WATEER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.
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