Chicago
56
YOUR CALL

Cocoro

668 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
56/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-15
Pass Rate
58%
4 failures
Score
56/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-15
Failed 4 inspections (2023, 2022, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 44 inspections
Other issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 44×
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-09-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

2025-09-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP LINE-COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED TUNA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.8F-48.1F AND SALMON AT 55.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMAT...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE SUSHI PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUSHI FOOD ITEMS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEME...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORE BETWEEN PREP TABLES BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED THAT KNIVES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND CLEAR OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND STORED PROPERLY.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND BREEDING.

2023-12-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13:FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2023-12-13 Fail Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF STAGNANT WATER RICE AND PREP-LINE UNIT. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER M...

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/T...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2022-03-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-03-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED MALE SUSHI CHEF HOLD, CUT, AND PLATE SUSHI ROLLS WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF SUSHI VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE STATING THAT FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION.INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE DOCUMETATION FROM FISH PURVEYORS AND CEASE SERVING FISH THAT REQUIRE FREEZING FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDA...

serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS SUSHI, ON TAKE OUT MENU WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND OBSERVED ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON LARGE MENU IN WINDOW WITH NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL VERSIONS OF MENU MUST HAVE ALL REQUIRED PAR...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND CHICKEN BEING THAWED BY BEING LEFT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2020-08-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE CHEST IN SUSHI BAR AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

2019-04-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OUTDATED LAB RESULT FOR SUSHI RICE (2008 LETTER ) MUST OBTAIN A CURRENT SHUSH RICE PH LAB TEST. NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN REAR KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN USE WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANI BUCKETS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2018-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS (COOKED SEAWEED) STORED IN REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH LABELS OF FOOD ITEM AND...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE SOY SAUCE BOTTLES BEING WASHED IN DISH AREA FOR REUSE. MUST NOT REUSE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAIN...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH NO SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK READILY AVAILABLE IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

2018-04-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS; CHEF WAS ROLLING SUSHI RICE WITH BARE HANDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. COOK PICKED UP AND PLATED TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY THEY MUST NOT HAVE ANY B...

serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FLY TRAP LIGHT BEING USED STORED BEHIND FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE CUT LETTUCE IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW SUSHI FISH STORED ABOVE CUT AVOCADO IN THE ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS (COOKED SEAWEED) STORED IN REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH LABELS OF FOOD ITEM AND...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE SOY SAUCE BOTTLES BEING WASHED IN DISH AREA FOR REUSE. MUST NOT REUSE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MA...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH NO SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK READILY AVAILABLE IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

2017-09-14 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USED SAKE BOTTLES BEING STORED UNDER SINK AT SUSHI STATION. D NOT REUSE SAKE BOTTLES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD AT SUSHI AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WHERE ICE IS STORED UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS ON COOKING LINE WITHOUT THERMOMTERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

2016-06-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAPER ABOVE PREP AREA BY HOOD VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAPER/CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PREP AREA COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRIANTS.

2015-04-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND ONE CONTAINER WITH CLAMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. THEN WHEN THE ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA,(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER A ND REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVE CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER PORTION...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS CLOSE TO THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR WITH SYPUP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MA...

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESURE ON THE MOP SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE

2014-12-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY AND PREPARED BY DATE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO LINE SHELVES WITH FOIL OR CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

2014-11-28 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434337 DATED 3/27/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#31 NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (BOWLS,PLATES,CUPS ETC)ON SHELVEING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURIN...

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY AND PREPARED BY DATE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO LINE SHELVES WITH FOIL OR CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BOTTOM PIPING UNDERNEATH SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE SUSHI BAR PREPARING SUSHI WITH NO GLOVES, WASHING HANDS INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE AT THE SAME TIME RINSING A WASH CLOTH AND WITHOUT USING SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK CONTINUED TO PREPARE ANOTHER ORDER OF SUSHI. ALSO NOTED E...

critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THE EXPOSED SINKS AND 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. (TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 72.4F FOR HAND WASH SINK,73.3F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SUSHI HAND WASH SINK 69.1F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE SUSHI EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIO...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (BOWLS,PLATES,CUPS ETC)ON SHELVEING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR PREP AND CHEST FREEZER AT THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILING AT THE SECOND FLOOR INPOOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING TILES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE MISSING TILES

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN AND FANS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AND CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE AT THE SECOND FLOOR AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAINT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN AND SUSHI BAR NOT PROPERLT STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-03-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS STUCK IN BETWEEN FOLDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

BAGS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6".

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON KITCHEN CEILING, LOOSE CAULKING AT VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2010-12-01 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT PREP AREA AT END OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, ALL PRE...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP REAR PR...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST...

100
Keefer'S Kaffe
100
Keefer'S Restaurant
69
Vinyl Social Food & Drink
69
Da Lobsta River North
33
Chicago Chop House

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