FIN SUSHI BAR.
1742 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
18 of 28 inspections passed, 8 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 252025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
MAY 302024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS AND PREP SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA
APR 282023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 12022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 122022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 272021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED(NOT A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD) IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA IN HANDWASHING SINK ADJACEN TO FOOD PREP SURFACE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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.
UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 192021FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SUSHI AREA. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED IT AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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. -
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
SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED(NOT A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD) IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA IN HANDWASHING SINK ADJACEN TO FOOD PREP SURFACE.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
RUSTY SHELVES AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PIECES OF WOOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SHELVES,DOORS ETC. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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.
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.
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.
DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND COOLERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE,FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
JUL 302020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
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
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
OBSERVED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED IN FRONT SUSHI AREA IN HANDWASIHNG SINK AND ADJACEN TFOOD PREP SURFACE.
OBSERVED WOOD PLANK RISERS BEHIND SUSHI BAR THAT NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
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 162018FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESSIVE, DRIPPING GREASE IN THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CERAMIC WALL BASEBOARD COVING CRACKED/MISSING IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
OCT 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES AND FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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.
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MAKER, DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP SINK AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEC 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED SCUFFS AND SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 32014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
ONE BURNER GAS UNIT INSTALLED BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, NO VENTILATION/HOOD PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT.
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BURNED WALL BEHIND THE ONE BURNER UNIT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, PAPER, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
APR 242012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 102011FAILED1 violationDETAILS
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
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