SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FIN SUSHI BAR.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

1742 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 25, 2025 · passed

18 of 28 inspections passed, 8 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
18 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 25
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MAY 30
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS AND PREP SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA

APR 28
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 30
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 1
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

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JAN 19
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 12
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON REAR PREP AREA WALLS AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WALLS AND SHELVES AT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ROACH ACTIVITY MUST BE REMOVED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WALLS AND SUSHI AREA PREP TABLES AND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL ALL SAID CRACKS AND CREVICES BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 27
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED(NOT A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD) IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA IN HANDWASHING SINK ADJACEN TO FOOD PREP SURFACE.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JAN 19
2021
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SUSHI AREA. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED IT AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES. ONE BABY ROACH UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 LIVE BABY ROACHES INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACCROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT,ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED(NOT A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD) IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA IN HANDWASHING SINK ADJACEN TO FOOD PREP SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

RUSTY SHELVES AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

PIECES OF WOOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SHELVES,DOORS ETC. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

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

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH RUST ON LID AND AT BOTTOM ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE RESTORED(WHICH PREVIOUSELY WAS DONE) OR REPLACED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND COOLERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE,FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

AUG 6
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 30
2020
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED.11-27-19. REPORT # 2352436. VIOLATION 47.OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH RUST ON LID AND AT BOTTOM ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.

NOV 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO RECORDS KEPT ON SITE FOR THE PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF FROZEN FISH. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN RECORDS AND KEEP 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FOOD TESTING LETTER FOR SUSHI DATED 10/25/11. MUST HAVE CURRENT LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE THAT IS ONLY VALID FOR 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED IN FRONT SUSHI AREA IN HANDWASIHNG SINK AND ADJACEN TFOOD PREP SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED WOOD PLANK RISERS BEHIND SUSHI BAR THAT NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH RUST ON LID AND AT BOTTOM ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

OCT 31
2018
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 23
2018
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 16
2018
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 45 LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND SHELVES AT THE HALLWAY, DISH WASHING AREA AND COMMON AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

APR 3
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

NOTED KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AND BETWEEN WALLS AND THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN AREA OR KNIFE RACK....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 6
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 30
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT BEING PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER FRESH CHOPPED/PREPARED VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1966275 ON 10-11-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MAKER, DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP SINK AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. #43-WIPING CLOTH NOT BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

PLASTIC SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING LINER INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS OR ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE INTERIOR LID OF THE PREP BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESSIVE, DRIPPING GREASE IN THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CERAMIC WALL BASEBOARD COVING CRACKED/MISSING IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

OCT 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

FOUND HAND DRYER BROKEN NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,BUT THERE IS NO PAPER TOWEL TO WIPE HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH WORKING HAND DRYER OR PAPER TOWEL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND DRYER ALSO AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL.

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

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES AND FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE REMOVE STANDING WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

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

FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MAKER, DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP SINK AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASH GUARD WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING/BASEBOARD ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE COOK LINE . MUST REPAIR, PROVIDE 4" COVING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 3
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED TONGS BURRIED IN A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN ON THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED SCUFFS AND SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 19
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.

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

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE TOP AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE VERTICAL PIPE HAS BEEN DETACHED FROM THE HORIZONTAL PIPE AND THE LEAK IS BEING DRIPPED INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND EMPLOYEES ONSITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED.

APR 10
2014
PASSED
0 violations
APR 3
2014
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-15-2013,REPORT #1235922. #32-OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #34-OBSERVED DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

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

ONE BURNER GAS UNIT INSTALLED BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, NO VENTILATION/HOOD PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT.

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BURNED WALL BEHIND THE ONE BURNER UNIT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN POOR REPAIR,OBSERVED GRAY TAPE ON TOP GRAY TAPE AND WATER PROFUSELY STILL LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR WATER PIPE AT SAID SINK,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BACK FLOW PREVENTER BROKEN AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.

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

OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, PAPER, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

APR 24
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COOLER GASKETS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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 PLASTIC WALL PANELS LOOSE AT CORNER BY PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REATTACH AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 14
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 10
2011
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARED BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & FRONT COUNTER/PREP TABLE.&REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL &3COMP SINK//NEED PAPPER TOWEL HOLDER, LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS ARE NEEDED

FEB 7
2011
FAILED
0 violations

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