AUG 14
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ENSO SUSHI & BAR.
BEAT. 46/100
1611 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 14, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Aug 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 262022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 26
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 222022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEER COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560846 ON 7/15/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND THE BAR AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 152022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND THE BAR AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
THE ELECTRONICALLY ACTIVATED GARBAGE CAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL AND WILL NOT OPEN TO DEPOSIT GARBAGE. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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AUG 232021FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2021
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
JUL 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED AN OUTDATED LETTER FOR TESTED SUSHI RICE.MUST PROVIDE AN CURRENT TESTING LETTER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON SOUP KETTLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,OVEN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING DINING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND KEEP DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER AT TOWELS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP AND PAPERS TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOODF STORAGE SHELVIBG IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS- NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK (COLD RUNNING WATER TURNED OFF). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISHES AND PROPERLY STORE THE CUTLERY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEM ON ELEVATED SHELVES 6" OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS. NOTED ICE SCOOP AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN STORAGE CONTAINER.
MAY 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- TOFU 44.8F, EGGS 60.1F,CRAB MEAT 62.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $107.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS- NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IS COMING OUT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED BROKEN LIDS AT THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE VENTS AT THE BATHROOMS AND FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NOTED SOME COOLERS (SUSHI BAR) WITH NO WORKING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
MAY 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE #1 FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE #2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 19
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. ALSO A FEW PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH NAME AND/OR DATE.
NOV 52013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous,
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